Electrical Design Engineer

Would you like to work for the world leader in characterizing porous materials? We develop and manufacture instruments for various applications, including batteries, catalysis, carbons, MOFs, pharmaceuticals, building materials, and ceramics. Are you interested to find out how our instruments can help today’s research to discover tomorrow’s innovations? Do you like to travel, to visit universities and Fortune 500 companies all around the world? Perhaps you are more interested in installing, calibrating, and building instruments? Join our team!

The Electrical Design Engineer is a self-starter who balances multiple projects on defined timelines and engage with inter-company teams to refine the product requirements. Job duties include:

The Electrical Design Engineer typically needs a combination of education, training, certifications and skills. This role requires the following:

Responsibilities

Combine individual circuit modules and subsystems into cohesive instrument designs, ensuring interoperability, performance, and compliance with CE, UL, and CSA standards.; Develop and optimize multi-layer PCBs in Zuken for simple, reliable electronics, balancing compactness with signal integrity and EMC/EMI compliance.; Create clear, modular schematics reflecting modern design patterns and select components focused on simplicity, availability, and cost-effectiveness.; Model and document cable assemblies with CAD cable models and detailed drawings, specifying routing, standardized connectors, and comprehensive BOMs.; Interface temperature, pressure, optical, and limit switch sensors, ensuring accurate signal acquisition and seamless subsystem communication.; Implement and troubleshoot digital communication protocols (Ethernet, USB, CAN, I2C, RS485, RS232) to enable reliable data exchange across instrument subsystems.; Implement shielding, board-level filtering, and ground-plane architectures to meet CISPR/IEC standards.; Manage power path design, budgeting, grounding, shielding, and cabling to maintain signal integrity and system safety.; Build and test NSP instrument prototypes using bench-top instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.), verifying functionality of integrated modules and refining designs for product readiness.; Develop and execute validation plans to confirm overall instrument performance under real-world conditions.; Seek and apply modern solutions—such as modular design, standardized interfaces, and automation on test benches—to streamline design cycles, accelerate development, and reduce BOM complexity.; May be required to travel domestically or internationally (< 5%).; All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Electrical Engineering; Minimum of 3 years of professional electrical design experience for analytical or scientific instrumentation productization; Hands-on expertise with multi-layer PCB schematic capture and layout in Zuken or equivalent; Deep understanding of analog front-end design (low-noise amplifiers, ADC/DAC integration, sensor signal conditioning); Demonstrated skill in digital interfaces and communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN); Experience specifying and validating components for reliability, environmental ruggedness, and regulatory compliance (CE/UL/CSA); Expertise in EMC/EMI mitigation techniques (shielding, board-level filtering, ground-plane strategies) to ensure regulatory compliance and reliable operation in noisy or regulated environments.; Strong proficiency in writing and reviewing design documentation: schematics, BOMs, test plans, and compliance reports; History of collaborating with systems, mechanical, software, firmware, and test teams; Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team

Nice to have

MS in Electrical Engineering; Minimum of 5 years of professional electrical design experience for analytical or scientific instrumentation productization; Proven track record in productizing lab-grade or functional prototypes—driving DFM/DFT reviews, robustness hardening, and transfer from R&D into NPI.; Track record of component cost-optimization, alternate-sourcing strategies, and collaborating with procurement to manage long-lead items.; Hands-on experience performing DFMEA and failure-mode analysis to identify, document, and mitigate potential design and process risks before production release.; Basic understanding of thermal management (heat sinking, airflow) and enclosure design trade-offs affecting EMI and environmental ruggedness.; Knowledge of MEMS sensors and devices; Experience with high vacuum technology and systems