Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience with electronics design for scientific, industrial, biotech, medical, or semiconductor instrumentation
• Substantial experience in analog/digital low noise design, simulation and implementation
• LASER projection and/or beam steering systems, LIDAR, precision optical encoders
• Control systems, signal processing
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, process control, tolerance studies
• Automated test and data acquisition
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout
• Design work with Xilinx, Altera, Sharc or Zynq processors
• Experience with OrCAD, Altium Designer, SolidWorks a Plus
• Substantial experience in power electronics

Education:

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or experience in a related field such as Mechatronics and Scientific Instrumentation

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough understanding of embedded hardware, such as microprocessor and microcontroller based control and monitoring circuits
• Knowledge of C/C++ environment is a must
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and resolving electronic issues in instruments
• Familiarity with design and implementation of optoelectronic circuits and control systems
• Experience with test and debugging of DSP and FPGA
• Strong communication skills and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a team environment.
• Strong innovation skills.
• Ability to function autonomously with little direction/works well independently of others.

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