Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Ralliant•Springfield, VA

About The Position

SONIX, a business unit of Tektronix, is seeking an experienced electromechanical engineer to design the next generation of scanning acoustic microscope products and explore emerging technologies that address the changing needs of customers across industries including semiconductor packaging, component manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and non-destructive testing. The engineer will design and implement new product platforms from proof of concept through production release, spanning all aspects of product design. The role calls for creativity in developing innovative designs and proofs of concept for complex engineering challenges. It also supports the global service team with sustaining engineering, including troubleshooting and resolving field issues. The position works closely with internal and external partners and offers opportunities for domestic and international travel to visit vendors and customers, collaborate on next-generation solutions, and gather feedback.

Requirements

At least 7 years of engineering experience in a highly technical environment.
Background in industrial electronics circuit design related to EMI/EMC, automation, water, air, and vacuum systems.
Experience using PSPICE and electrical CAD design tools such as KiCAD, OrCAD, Allegro, Altium, or similar.
Experience in embedded software and PLC programming based on microcontrollers.
Experience designing IO controllers using STM, TI, or Arduino microcontrollers.
Experience with serial communications such as CAN, RS422, RS485, I2C, and SPI.
Experience with industrial measurement equipment such as DAQ systems, oscilloscopes, and National Instruments devices.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, listening, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing semiconductor equipment.
Experience designing equipment to operate in a cleanroom environment.
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering.
Experience in technical project management, including maintaining schedules and interfacing with cross-functional team members throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Design, rapidly prototype, and develop electrical systems for new product platforms, including electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and apply manufacturing techniques to create production-ready solutions.
Build integrated systems involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and fluid-dynamics disciplines, including safety systems needed to meet relevant certification requirements.
Apply knowledge of industrial motion and environmental sensors and transducer interfaces to support product performance, accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and robustness.
Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings to brainstorm solutions, troubleshoot problems, and keep projects on track.
Report project status to management, identify schedule risks and issues, and recommend countermeasures to maintain timelines.
Visit customers to understand how tools are used and identify ways to improve them to meet current and future expectations.
Support full product lifecycle management, including transition from engineering to production and service and support as standard products.
Manage system certifications to ensure compliance with safety guidelines applicable to markets and countries where products are sold, as well as ISO standards.
Keep release and project documentation current, complete, and stored in the appropriate repository.
Train production and field service personnel to support new product platforms and features.