Senior Electrical Engineer

Process Insights Inc•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Process Insights, Inc. (PI) is a global company providing analytical solutions and technologies for critical-mission applications across multiple industries. The Senior Electrical Engineer opening is within the Industrial Measurement Solutions (IMS) division and is based in Houston, Texas. The engineer will design, develop, and test electrical systems and circuit boards, and select components for analysis instruments used in industrial processes and laboratory applications. The role focuses on the initial planning and design phases, delivering creative, precise, cost-effective, and dependable technical solutions. It collaborates with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and engineering colleagues across disciplines and sites. The position supports new product design and compliance of existing product lines, manages designs through prototype development and production release, and improves existing products and engineering processes. Responsibilities also include testing, troubleshooting, documentation, manufacturing support, stakeholder relationships, and workplace safety. The posting states that the employee must be physically present at the Pittsburgh site during normal weekday business hours, despite also describing the position as based in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
At least five years of experience in electrical board and system design in an OEM equipment design environment, serving as an Electrical Engineer.
Technical proficiency with Electrical CAD software such as Altium, KiCad, or OrCAD.
Proficiency designing analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
Experience incorporating sensors and electromechanical components into design solutions.
Skill in creating electrical specifications and block diagrams for proposed designs.
Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout software, and electrical simulation tools.
Proficiency using CAD software to create detailed electrical schematics and design specifications.
Knowledge of electrical system design compliant with UL, EU, or similar certification standards.
Hands-on soldering and PCB rework experience.
Understanding of communication interfaces and protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, CAN bus, RS485, and SPI.
Familiarity with 4–20mA current-loop design and PLC-based controls design and programming.
Basic firmware development skills in C/C++.
Experience analyzing electrical signals—including voltage, current, frequency, and amplitude—to identify patterns, diagnose problems, and monitor system performance.
Professionalism and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend engineering prints, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills, a results-oriented work ethic, and ability to work alone with limited direct supervision.
Fiscal and financial awareness, including attention to cost and expense matters.
Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative to follow through on commitments with the team and management.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with microcontroller- and FPGA-based system design.

Responsibilities

Support the design of new products and ensure existing product lines comply with industry standards.
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished products and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
Design and implement electrical systems and circuits for analysis equipment.
Develop, review, update, and approve electrical design drawings and Bills of Materials in accordance with regulatory and safety standards.
Generate schematics, PCB layouts, Bills of Materials, and supporting design documentation.
Perform simulations, testing, and analytical evaluations to verify system performance and dependability.
Author test procedures and assembly instructions for manufacturing and field operations.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues and perform root-cause analysis.
Manage the product lifecycle from prototype development through production release.
Collaborate with mechanical and software engineering for integrated electrical designs.
Collaborate with engineers across multiple sites to support projects and operations.
Maintain and improve existing designs through component substitutions or redesigns.
Build and sustain professional relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Refine and optimize engineering processes and workflows to improve efficiency.
Be physically present at the Pittsburgh site during normal weekday business hours.
Demonstrate PI core values: operational excellence, communication, service-mindedness, innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Support a safe working environment by following safety protocols, identifying potential hazards, and promoting a culture of safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.