About Spectra Scientific:
Spectra Scientific is a manufacturer of environmental and scientific equipment ranging from automated sampling pumps to multi parameter water quality meters and sensors. Our wide range of products serve the environmental and scientific industry through water quality monitoring of important parameters such as pH, ORP, Temperature, Conductivity, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen and more. At Spectra Scientific we are hands on problem solvers of the great questions facing humanity and the earth, whether that is determining the health of water bodies or designing professional rugged equipment to last a lifetime, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of excellence in terms of product design and ease of use.
About the Position:
Spectra Scientific is seeking an Engineer to complement its growing team. We are looking for an individual that is technically adept at electrical principles, embedded design, and system design. The selected individual will join our engineering team, taking responsibility and presiding over projects, direct assembly and manufacturing of products and help guide the engineering direction of the company. This position requires previous experience or immense technical aptitude.
Job Responsibilities:
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to critically reason.
- Evaluate issues related to field failures, warranty claims, and current product performance to identify opportunities for improvement as well as cost reduction.
- Be able to offer electrical engineering expertise to resolve production challenges and enhance product quality.
- Design and develop analog and digital embedded electronic circuits to meet performance, cost, assembly, test, packaging, and project schedule objectives for assigned projects.
- Utilize electronic CAD software tools, such as Altium, KiCAD, or Fusion360 for schematic design and supervise or support PCB design efforts by others.
- Update PCB drawings and/or supervise colleagues to revise changes.
- Specify and source prototype components, assist with prototype assembly, troubleshoot prototype assemblies.
- Support and conduct testing activities to verify performance versus requirements of components and systems developed.
- Document the concepts, design, testing, and analysis for electronic circuits developed. Familiar with all aspects of a PCB drawing package (BOM’s, Gerber Files, Schematics).
Job Requirements:
- A Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent with 2-3 years of experience in the design of analog and digital embedded systems design.
- At least 2 years of Experience with CAD Software for schematic design (Altium, KiCAD, or Fusion360)
- Proficiency in C/C++ in an embedded environment
- Experience in Microcontrollers, especially STM-32 is required
- The ability to evaluate and make recommendations on cost control, reliability and manufacturability issues while maintaining aggressive development schedules.
- Excellent testing and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to collaborate independently and between cross functional teams, as well as strong communication skills is required.
- Desire and Ability to learn new skills and tools is required.
Bonus Experience
- Previous work on integration of sensors (e.g., water quality sensors, air quality sensors, optical sensors, MEMS sensors).
- Understanding of IoT/Telemetry systems and data acquisition architecture.
- Experience with data logging and communication protocols (LoRa, LTE-M, Bluetooth, USB, RS-485, etc.).
Key Attributes & Skills:
- Fluent grasp of English Language in both writing and oral communication. The ability to convey technical concepts is a bonus.
- The ability to multi-task effectively.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong analytical, reasoning and technical skills.
- Strong desire to learn, grow and apply new concepts into product design.
Benefits:
At Spectra Scientific we value deeply value the commitment our employees make in designing the most rugged and easy to use scientific instrumentation, as a result we offer a comprehensive health plan that includes:
- Life and Accidental Death
- Dental
- Vision
- Health and Paramedical Services
- Disability
Please include a portfolio of completed engineering projects that you have participated in or completed individually.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this job description is intended to convey a general overview of the typical tasks and responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive inventory detailing all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications expected of individuals assigned to this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many years of PCB Design and Prototyping Experience do you have? (Answer in Number of Years)
Work Location: In person
