Are you interested in driving the design and launch of cutting edge, innovative devices? Do you thrive on managing complex design initiatives, solving intricate problems and defining excellence in new product development? If you answered yes, yes, yes, yes, then we’d love to discuss our Electrical Engineer role with you!

A Snapshot of What You’ll do:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing and maintenance of Anton Paar QuantaTec projects that support development of analytical lab instrumentation. An an Electrical Engineer you'll be responsible for:

• Developing embedded systems for new and existing instrumentation products including hardware and firmware designs
• Maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring timely delivery
• Supporting project, customer, manufacturing and service needs

The contribution You'll Make:

As a member of a multifunctional engineering disciplined team, you’ll be responsible for collaborating closely with other members of R&D and operations. To succeed in this role you should be a self-starter who balances multiple projects on defined timelines and engages with inter-company teams to refine product requirements. 

• Creating analog and digital electronic boards using embedded microprocessor or microcontroller design
• Designing hardware suitable for high precision measurement instruments
• Identifying the necessary communication devices including Ethernet, USB, CAN, I2C, RS485, RS232
• Designing hardware to include power systems and wire systems
• Developing methods, procedures and conditions for testing new and existing electronic systems (unit level testing, module testing, system level testing)
• Researching components and identifying the appropriate power supply and digital/analog interface
• Interfacing various measuring sensors 
• Running diagnostics checks and performing root cause analysis to ensure the product functions properly
• Creating 2D CAD designs with simulations using Zuken
• Ensuring parts are available for usage and anticipating their lifecycle
• Wiring boards together and ensuring the board design works to meet standards
• Design for and support compliance testing: CE, UL and CSA where applicable
• Troubleshooting any issues reported by customer support or the operations team
• Supporting technical efforts throughout the organization by employing technical expertise 
• Attending project meetings and providing input to project team
• Staying up to date on electrical system best practices, tools and processes
• May be required to travel domestically or internationally (< 5%)
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

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

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 - 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of grounding concepts 
• Knowledge of CE including EMI and EMC and safety
• Experience in writing test procedures
• Basic knowledge of physical sciences 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team 
• Strong ability to manage projects and deliver work assignments on time, within budget and at top quality

Preferred skills include:

• MS in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in precision measurement instrumentation design
• Knowledge of compliance with national and international standards 
• Knowledge of system architecture
• Experience in project management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in C programming
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming
• Knowledge of Visual GDB development tool or similar
• Knowledge of MEMS devices
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher 
• Experience with high vacuum technology

Competencies

The Electrical Engineer uses a variety of technical skills, soft skills and industry knowledge to develop applications and systems, including: 

• Accountability
  1. Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
  2. Follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes 
• Commitment
  1. Acts according to the principles, vision and values of the organization
  2. Shows support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
• Communication
  1. Demonstrates the ability to clearly get a point across
  2. Shows acumen in writing, listening, and reading comprehension
• Dependability
  1. Shows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hours
  2. Is relied upon and available when additional time and effort is required
• Integrity
  1. Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trusted
  2. Uses sound judgement in decision making
• Problem Solving
  1. Effectively identifies issues and evaluates options
  2. Seeks guidance to resolve issues in the best interest of the organization
• Quality
  1. Works to the highest of quality standards by identifying problems, testing and checking their work, and paying close attention to detail 
  2. Looks for ways to improve quality within their work area
• Teamwork
  1. Works effectively in inter-department and inter-company teams
  2. Understands their role in a workgroup
• Technical Expertise
  1. Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skills, and applies technical expertise
  2. Looks for opportunities to advance their technical skills
• Time Management
  1. Ability to achieve desired results within given time frames
  2. Decides between conflicting priorities or seeks guidance

Supervision Exercised 

This role is an independent contributor who is a member of multiple teams, and does not have any direct supervision of staff.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Position requires the ability to obtain a Passport for international travel.

In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated. 

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.