Electrical Engineer II
About The Position
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you’ll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. This position is part of the Emerging Technologies Team located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be onsite. At IDT, we are one global team. We celebrate our differences, engage in healthy debate, and are inclusive. Together, we accomplish great things. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Collaborate within a cross-functional team, leveraging your expertise to deliver transformative capabilities for IDT's oligo synthesis platforms, from initial ideation to prototyping and development to implementation in a manufacturing environment. Design and develop high-density, multi-layer PCBs with analog/digital/mixed-signal circuits. Lead the development and integration of custom electronics with embedded firmware, enabling reliable operation of mixed-signal control and sensing modules. Support design validation, system integration and testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or related discipline required with 3+ years’ applicable experience in an electrical engineering role.
- Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design including op-amps, sensor interfaces, filters, ADCs/DACs, and power regulation with experience in schematic capture, simulation and PCB design tools (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle, OrCAD, etc.).
- Hands-on experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
- Ability to develop, test, and debug hardware/firmware interactions using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and other lab equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear documentation, including hardware specifications, test procedures, and firmware design notes.
- Ability to travel 5-10% time domestically
- Ability to occasionally lift, move or carry equipment up to 20lb
- Ability to frequently work in a laboratory environment for extended periods
Nice To Haves
- Biotechnology device experience (e.g. synthesis, sequencing, or –omics enabling workflow devices)
- Embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and RS-485.
- Integrating custom embedded hardware with industrial automation or PLC systems (EtherCAT, OPC-UA, Modbus, etc.).
- Experience with design and development of CMOS-based electrochemical devices (e.g., muliplexed sensing platforms).
- Demonstrated troubleshooting experience to resolve EMI/EMC/ESD.
- Familiarity to life science safety standards, such as IEC61010 and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within a cross-functional team, leveraging your expertise to deliver transformative capabilities for IDT's oligo synthesis platforms, from initial ideation to prototyping and development to implementation in a manufacturing environment.
- Design and develop high-density, multi-layer PCBs with analog/digital/mixed-signal circuits.
- Lead the development and integration of custom electronics with embedded firmware, enabling reliable operation of mixed-signal control and sensing modules.
- Support design validation, system integration and testing.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
