Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Ralliant•Springfield, VA

1d•$95,000 - $178,000

About The Position

SONIX, a business unit of Tektronix, develops non-destructive testing and inspection technologies, including scanning acoustic microscopes. The Electromechanical Design Engineer will design next-generation scanning acoustic microscope products and explore emerging technologies to address the needs of SONIX’s customers across industries such as semiconductor packaging, component manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and traditional non-destructive testing. The role covers product development from proof of concept through production release, including system design, prototyping, and production readiness. The engineer will create innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges and support the global service team with sustaining engineering, troubleshooting, and field issue resolution. The position collaborates with internal and external partners and offers opportunities for domestic and international travel to meet vendors and customers, develop future 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, or 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 for cleanroom environments.
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 comprehensive electrical systems for new product platforms, including electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and apply manufacturing techniques to create production-ready solutions.
Integrate electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and fluid-dynamics disciplines, including safety systems needed to meet relevant certification requirements.
Apply knowledge of industrial motion and environmental sensors, transducer interfaces, and implementation to achieve product performance, accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and robustness.
Lead cross-functional meetings to develop solutions, troubleshoot problems, and keep projects on track.
Regularly report project status to management, identify schedule risks and issues, and recommend countermeasures.
Visit customers to understand how tools are used and identify opportunities to improve them.
Support the full product lifecycle, including transitioning products from engineering to production and service as standard products.
Manage system certifications to meet applicable safety guidelines in relevant markets and countries and conform to ISO standards.
Keep release and project documentation current, complete, and stored in the appropriate repository.
Train production and field service personnel on new product platforms and features.
Support the global service team with sustaining engineering, troubleshooting, and resolution of field issues.
Collaborate with internal and external partners and travel domestically and internationally to meet vendors and customers.