Electrical Engineer I

The Role:

• The Electrical Engineer for Hardware Development will design and develop various mixed signal motion controllers and other peripherals used in next generation of high performance automated assembly equipment.

• Design challenges include small form factor, analog sensing, motion control, and mixed signal design.

 What You’ll Do:

• Work with engineers to provide technical collaboration.

• Individual contribution on one or more projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 0-2 years of relevant work experience: Master’s Preferred.

• Knowledge of Analog / Mixed Signal circuit design with understanding of concepts like noise, mismatch etc.

Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate the Following:

• Light knowledge of high-precision voltage regulators, op-amps, comparators, buck switching converters, LDOs

• Knowledge of design suites such as Cadence, for schematic entry, layout and SPICE simulations

• Propensity to develop, debug, verify and characterize the design of electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical circuits and integrated systems.

• Interest in hardware/firmware design using processors, FPGA, sensors, actuators, mixed signal analog and/or digital circuits via schematic entry, layout, simulation, and optimization.  Design of the functional circuit is supported by analytical calculations and circuit simulation.

• Interest in hands-on design, review, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, verification and validation testing as well as manufacturing start-up support.

• Review product test methods, fixtures, and results for test efficacy and product qualification.

Skills:

• Academic experience with PCB design software (Cadence Allegro preferred).

• Academic experience with tools such as Xilinx Vivado or ISE for FPGA design

• Laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, data acquisition, power supplies, soldering, etc.

• Exposure to languages such as: C/C++, C#, PLC Ladder Logic, and HMI design and programming.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.  

• Ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.

• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and in giving presentations.  

• The ability to travel to other company sites may occasionally be required <10%.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer

Target Annual Pay Rate:  $70,000 - $75,000 + Robust Benefits

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Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development:

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Merit System, Educational Institution Relations.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.