Lead Electrical Engineer

Dresser Utility Solutions • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for electrical circuitry products in Dresser’s New Product Development Engineering group, supporting products for the measurement of natural gas. The role applies scientific and electrical engineering principles, performs complex data analysis, identifies required testing, and develops solutions and designs with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment. The engineer is accountable for functional, business, and broader company objectives and mentors other engineers in best engineering practices.

The position involves extensive product testing across electronics, mechanical, and software/firmware functionality; investigation of hardware complaints; research and implementation of alternative components and designs; and identification of lower-cost solutions. The engineer completes required documentation and coordinates with vendors and suppliers while collaborating with software and firmware developers and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in electronics development for instrumentation and low-power applications.
• Proficiency designing, prototyping, and testing analog and digital circuits.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and circuit analysis.
• Proficiency with Altium and Microsoft Office or equivalent programs.
• Experience with hardware testing tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, and logic analyzers.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and improve testing methods and instructions.
• Hands-on experience testing analog and digital designs, board layout and qualification, soldering, and rework.
• Knowledge of control theory applied to data acquisition and laboratory system/subsystem control.
• Ability to function independently and as part of an integrated team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• OrCAD experience.
• Experience with technical regulations and specifications, including UL 121201; IEC 60079-0 and 60079-11; 62368-1; IEC 61010-1; NFPA 70; IPC-A610E; IEC 60086-4; and gas meter and corrector performance specifications ANSI B109.3, MC S-G-08, EN 12480, OIML R137-1, and the Measurement Instrument Directive.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, including UL/CSA/TUV safety and emissions testing.
• Specialty in Intrinsic Safety (C1D1 and C1D2).
• Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering fundamentals and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong experience with design documentation, revision control, and document organization.
• Experience with low-power microcontrollers integrated with battery-operated electronic circuits, particularly the STM32 family.
• Working knowledge of or experience with RF hardware and design.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific and electrical engineering principles and perform complex data analysis.
• Identify required testing and analyze, interpret, and improve testing methods and instructions.
• Design, prototype, test, troubleshoot, and analyze analog and digital circuits.
• Conduct product testing covering electronics, mechanical, and software/firmware functionality.
• Investigate hardware complaints and research and implement alternative components and designs, including lower-cost solutions.
• Mentor other engineers in best engineering practices.
• Complete required engineering documentation and coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with software and firmware developers on overall product development.
• Perform board layout and qualification, soldering, and rework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior