We are seeking a senior level electronics design engineer to join a small design team (4-6 members) focused on high-tech analytical instrumentation. The candidate will coordinate activities with contract electronics manufacturing partners and lead the design of custom, mixed signal, control, and data acquisition electronics. This role includes hands-on design and prototyping (procure, build, test), personnel mentorship, resource planning, and project management. The team collaborates with software and systems engineering for integration testing and supports the system manufacturing and service organizations.
This will be a direct hire position that will pay up to $140,000 annually and will have a hybrid schedule (3 days a week on site) in Chanhassen, MN.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead a small group of mixed signal electronic design engineers and technicians.
Manage strategic partnerships with contract electronics manufacturers.
Translate system level requirements into unit level engineering specifications.
Provide development cost and time estimates.
Design, prototype (procure, build, test), document, and support mixed signal electronic controls.
Contribute to project planning and resource estimates; collaborate with our parent company and the R&D management team on the annual electronics engineering plan.
Maintain technical expertise through self-study and continuing education.
Collaborate with other engineering groups in managing system level design, integration testing, and documentation.
Critical Skills & Knowledge
Mixed signal electronics design, test, and integration.
Control and data acquisition/processing.
Low noise, medium-high speed analog circuits.
Medium voltage (200V to 5kV) analog circuits experience.
HV (20kV - 30kV) design experience preferred.
Knowledge of state-of-the-art PCB and chassis level electronics manufacturing technology and processes.
Competency in modern electronic design CAD tools: circuit layout, circuit simulation, firmware development, C-language, and VB.net programming.
Complex hardware/software system level design, test, and debug.
Experience with firmware programming, Python, and Raspberry Pi preferred.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; advanced degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
Over 5 years of experience in designing chassis level, mixed signal control electronics for highly integrated hardware/software products; 10 years of experience preferred.
Experience in designing capital equipment for scientific research or advanced manufacturing applications preferred.
Occasional travel to business partner and customer locations, including internationally (< 10 days/year).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and busi
