R&D Analog Hardware System Electrical Engineer

Valmet•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Analog Hardware System Electrical Engineer is responsible for electronics design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of MAXUM process Gas Chromatographs (GCs). The engineer works with a cross-functional team and reports to the R&D hardware manager. The role covers the GC’s electronic functions, including low-level measurements, pressure and temperature control, digital processing across multiple processors, and digital communications, with a particular emphasis on analog circuits. The position involves developing process instrument detectors, interface modules, processing functions, displays, network devices, and associated systems; designing and testing complex analog and digital electronics; coordinating with software developers on embedded solutions; managing product lifecycle activities and production introductions; guiding electrical product certification; helping set product direction; and leading small design teams. The position is primarily in the Houston, Texas area and requires up to 10% travel, some of which may be international. Applicants must be living in the United States and authorized to work there; international relocation is not available. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in hardware/system design.
BSEE from an accredited university program.
Specialization in system-level design of highly sensitive measurement or process instruments, or systems of similar complexity.
Experience with equipment that strongly incorporates analog measurements.
Innovative ability in analog and digital PCB and FPGA design.
Hands-on experience with electronic PCB design, layout, prototyping, troubleshooting, and manufacturing.
Experience with electronics design for hazardous areas, including Intrinsic Safety, NRTL, IECEx, and ATEX.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently without day-to-day direction while staying connected with local, remote, and international teams.
Ability to communicate effectively by email, phone, and remote meeting platforms such as MS Teams.
Ability to prepare and present thorough technical analyses and reports.
Good understanding of the physics and mechanical, non-electrical aspects of a product and its application.
Must be living in and authorized to work in the United States.
Ability to travel up to 10%, some of which may be international.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Altium/Protel design or similar schematic and PCB tools.
Experience in FPGA design.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering, including materials and fluid/heat flow, or physics/chemistry.
Cross-disciplinary knowledge spanning electrical, mechanical, and physics/chemistry fields.

Responsibilities

Develop process instrument detectors, interface modules, processing functions, displays, network devices, and associated systems.
Design, develop, test, and modify complex analog and digital electronic printed circuit boards and modules for process analyzers in new and existing product lines.
Coordinate with the software development group on the design and testing of embedded solutions.
Manage product lifecycle activities and introduce new designs into production, ensuring design integrity, manufacturability, and execution throughout the lifecycle.
Guide certification of the electrical portions of products for safety, EMC, and environmental requirements.
Help set new directions for the GC product.
Lead small design teams.
Take responsibility for the GC’s electronic functions, including low-level measurements, pressure and temperature control, digital processing, and digital communication.
Write and present thorough analyses and reports for internal documentation and safety certification.
Identify opportunities, propose projects, and implement results.
Travel up to 10%, including possible international travel.