Job Title:  Senior Electrical Engineer

AMETEK LMS is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team.  As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will design, develop, test and document circuits for embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments in conjunction with firmware and mechanical product development. You will be a key team member on our engineering team, furthering our commitment to continuous improvement and new product development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Designs and implements electronics as it applies to embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments per product requirements. This includes both the development of new products as well as enhancements/fixes for existing products.
• Analyzes product requirements, researches current technologies, 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, prioritizing/ordering tasks, and negotiating responsibilities.
• Provides support for other associates and/or customers including mentoring less experienced engineers, assisting with the creation of product manuals and other sales literature, trouble-shooting customer issues and answering sales questions.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement, both for products and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in an electronic circuit design/new product development environment, with specific experience in the following areas/disciplines: Analog circuit design (DC-1Ghz)
• Digital circuit design
• Embedded controller hardware design
• Familiarity with design software such as schematic entry (OrCad, Eagle, etc.) and PCB layout (PADS/Mentor Graphics, Eagle, etc.); circuit analysis software (such as PSpice).
• Knowledge of EMC requirements, including design and layout techniques to assure EMC performance of PCB’s and products.
• Experience with commonly used test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DVM/DMM, etc.; highly desirable to have experience with spectrum and/or network analyzers.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs such as Excel, Word, Project, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with design techniques for hazardous area approvals such as Intrinsic Safety (IS) and Explosion proof (XP) protection methods, preferred.
• Experience with industrial instrumentation such as level/pressure/flow/temperature measurement, preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial digital communication protocols such as HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, etc., preferred.
• Knowledge of embedded firmware including C.