POSITION SUMMARY:
The Electrical Engineer designs, develops, tests and documents circuits for embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments in conjunction with firmware and mechanical product development. Also contributes to improving current designs.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Designs and implements electronics as it applies to embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments per product requirements. This mostly includes enhancements/fixes for existing products but may include some contribution to the development of new products.
- Analyzes product requirements and collaborates with other firmware/electrical/mechanical engineers to assess feasibility and develop solutions which optimize performance and cost.
- Documents schematic and layout designs per established procedures/standards and provides additional documentation, including test plans, and working with Test Engineering to improve auto test, as required.
- Contributes to project planning, including estimating effort and cost, and prioritizing/ordering tasks.
- Provides support for other associates and/or customers including assisting with the creation of product manuals and other sales literature, trouble-shooting customer issues and answering sales questions.
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Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement, both for products and processes.
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 4 or more years of experience with embedded systems development.
- Experience with 8-32-bit microcontrollers and their use for achieving real-time system requirements.
- Experience with common electronic measurement instruments (digital oscilloscopes, analyzers, RF spectrum analyzers, RF generators, etc.).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with communication protocols such as HART, Profibus, and Foundation Fieldbus, preferred.
- Experience with Safety Critical hardware development, preferred.
- Knowledge of embedded firmware including C, preferred.