Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Aurora, IL, US, 60504
AMETEK LMS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and documenting circuits for embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments. Working closely with firmware and mechanical development teams, you will play a key role in advancing our commitment to continuous improvement and the development of innovative new products.
Join our team and you will:
- Be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, within 30 days of your first day of employment.
- Have access to a 401(k) with company match within the first 30 days of of your first day of employment.
- Enjoy a generous PTO plan.
- Work in a clean, comfortable manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement electronics for embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments, meeting product requirements. This includes both new product development and enhancements or fixes to existing products.
- Analyze product requirements, research current technologies, and collaborate with firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers to assess feasibility and develop optimized solutions for performance and cost.
- Document schematic and layout designs following established standards and procedures, including creating test plans. Collaborate with Test Engineering to enhance automated testing.
- Contribute to project planning by estimating effort and cost, prioritizing tasks, and managing responsibilities.
- Provide technical support for associates and customers, including mentoring junior engineers, assisting with the creation of product manuals, troubleshooting customer issues, and addressing sales inquiries.
- Identify and implement opportunities for product and process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in electronic circuit design and new product development, with specific expertise in:
- Analog circuit design (DC to 1 GHz)
- Digital circuit design
- Embedded controller hardware design
- Proficiency with design software such as schematic entry tools (e.g., OrCad, Eagle) and PCB layout tools (e.g., PADS/Mentor Graphics, Eagle). Familiarity with circuit analysis software (e.g., PSpice).
- Knowledge of EMC requirements, including PCB design and layout techniques to ensure EMC performance.
- Experience with common test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DVM/DMM, and ideally spectrum or network analyzers.
- Proficient in general computer software such as Excel, Word, and Project.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with hazardous area design approvals (e.g., Intrinsic Safety, Explosion Proof) is a plus.
- Familiarity with industrial instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, temperature measurement) is preferred.
- Knowledge of industrial digital communication protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus) is preferred.
- Experience with embedded firmware development, including C programming, is a plus.
If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Join AMETEK LMS and contribute to cutting-edge product innovations in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Salary Range:
The annual pay range for this position generally ranges between $110,000 - $125,000. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not
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