Purpose:
Design and develop electronics for advanced scientific instrumentation systems (e.g., mass spectrometers), with a focus on low-noise analog performance, mixed-signal integration, and high-reliability operation.
This role involves ownership of electronics across the full product lifecycle — from concept and design through validation, manufacturing, and sustaining — in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Responsibilities
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Design and optimize low-noise analog and mixed-signal circuits for high-sensitivity measurement systems, including:
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Signal conditioning and analog front-end design
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Grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation
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ADC/DAC interfacing and data acquisition chains
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Perform design, simulation, and validation of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, ensuring performance in low-level signal environments (µV–mV range)
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Lead or contribute to system-level design decisions, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and supply constraints
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Conduct design verification and validation (DVT), including lab testing, debugging, and root-cause analysis of complex hardware issues
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Support product sustaining activities, including:
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Component obsolescence management
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Design updates and engineering changes
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Field issue investigation and resolution
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Collaborate closely with scientists, mechanical engineers, firmware developers, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver robust system solutions
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Develop and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports
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Contribute to the development of new technologies and architectures for next-generation instrumentation systems
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline (advanced degree considered an asset)
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Minimum 5+ years of experience in hardware design, preferably in instrumentation, medical devices, or scientific equipment
Required Technical Experience
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Strong analog and mixed-signal design experience, particularly involving:
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Low-level signal acquisition (µV–mV range)
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High-impedance and low-noise circuits
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Analog/digital interfacing (ADC/DAC systems)
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Proven ability to design systems where sensitive analog signals coexist with digital electronics, including:
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Layout partitioning and grounding strategies
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Noise mitigation and signal integrity techniques
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Hands-on experience with:
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PCB design (Altium, OrCAD, etc.)
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Circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, LTspice)
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Lab debugging and measurement (oscilloscope, DMM, spectrum analyzer)
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Strong experience in troubleshooting PCBAs and system-level hardware issues
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Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices and compliance requirements
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Understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFT, and production support
Key Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or complex situations
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Ability to make engineering trade-offs considering performance, cost, risk, and timeline
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Comfortable working in a hands-on lab environment for testing and debugging
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Effective communication skills for collaboration across cross-functional teams
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Ability to work independently while also contributing to team-based development
