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Lakewood, CO - USA

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference At Mesa Labs were passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs ensuring product integrity increasing patient and worker safety and improving quality of life around the world.
At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages including potential bonus opportunities equity awards commission and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position.
Base Compensation Range: $116K - $126K
*In addition you qualify for:
  • Annual bonus opportunity of 15% based on company performance
  • Annual equity award of $10K
Outstanding Benefits and Perks
We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:
  • Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start
  • Tiered Medical Dental and Vision Insurance options Health savings (HSA) healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts
  • Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)
  • Company paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Flexible Time Off Policy
  • Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year
  • Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws
  • 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1
  • Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life
  • Nine (9) paid company holidays per year
Our Calibration Solutions portfolio uses the principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as Environmental and Process Monitoring Dialysis Gas Flow Air Quality and Torque Testing.
Job Summary
The Senior Electronic Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing advanced electronic systems including system architecture component selection circuit design and integration of complex subsystems. This role requires expertise in both analog and digital design PCB layout and systems-level engineering. Lead the development of innovative electronic products optimize existing systems and mentor junior engineers. Manage projects from initial concept through to production ensuring that designs meet performance quality and cost objectives while complying with regulatory standards.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Advanced Circuit Design and System Architecture:
    • Lead the design and development of analog and digital circuits power systems and signal processing subsystems for complex products.
    • Define system-level architecture and component selection for electronic systems ensuring performance reliability and manufacturability.
    • Develop and validate circuit designs from initial concept through simulation prototyping testing and integration.
    • Design and implement complex control systems including microcontrollers DSPs (digital signal processors) and FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) as required for product functionality.

  • PCB Design and Layout Oversight:
    • Lead and mentor the PCB design process ensuring that layouts are optimized for signal integrity manufacturability and thermal management.
    • Review and approve PCB designs ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. IPC-2221) and internal design guidelines.
    • Oversee the entire PCB development lifecycle including schematic capture layout review and prototyping.
    • Perform simulations (e.g. thermal electromagnetic signal integrity) to validate PCB design before mass production.

  • Prototyping and Integration:
    • Oversee the prototyping and testing of new designs ensuring that the systems perform as intended in real-world conditions.
    • Lead the integration of new electronic components and subsystems into larger complex systems.
    • Develop test plans protocols and procedures for hardware validation performance testing and debugging of prototypes.
    • Work closely with mechanical software and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with other system components.

  • Mentorship and Team Leadership:
    • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers helping them grow in their roles and develop strong design skills.
    • Lead design reviews and technical discussions ensuring that all engineering solutions meet design objectives and are of the highest quality.
    • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment encouraging the team to explore creative solutions and continuous improvements in design processes.
    • Lead cross-functional teams to address design challenges and ensure the successful execution of complex engineering projects.

  • Project Management and Technical Leadership:
    • Take ownership of major design projects from initial planning and concept through to final implementation and production.
    • Coordinate with project managers and other departments (e.g. manufacturing quality and supply chain) to ensure timely delivery of design solutions.
    • Develop and maintain project timelines resource plans and risk management strategies to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
    • Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress key milestones and potential risks.

  • Design Validation and Testing:
    • Lead the creation of comprehensive test plans for new designs and modifications ensuring alignment with product requirements and quality standards.
    • Oversee the testing of prototypes and production units to verify functional performance compliance with industry standards and quality assurance.
    • Troubleshoot complex electrical issues during design testing and production applying root cause analysis and resolving design defects or failures.

  • Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
    • Drive continuous improvement in design processes tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency reduce errors and improve time-to-market.
    • Stay up to date with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in electronic design to maintain cutting-edge skills and bring innovative solutions to the organization.
    • Evaluate and implement new technologies (e.g. IoT wireless communication embedded systems) to enhance product offerings and improve design quality.

  • Compliance and Standards:
    • Ensure designs meet all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. CE UL RoHS REACH) and industry standards (e.g. IEC IEEE).
    • Ensure that all design documentation is complete accurate and compliant with internal and external quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001).
    • Oversee the preparation and maintenance of the bill of materials (BOM) schematics PCB designs test reports and other design documentation.

  • Cross-Department Collaboration:
    • Work closely with hardware software firmware and mechanical engineering teams to ensure that electronic systems meet the overall product specifications.
    • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure that designs are producible and that designs comply with the companys design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
    • Assist in the preparation and execution of design reviews with internal stakeholders and external customers or regulatory bodies.
Experience/Education
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic circuit design PCB layout and system-level integration.
Knowledge and Skillsets Required
  • Proficient in electronic design and simulation tools (e.g. Altium Designer OrCAD LTSpice MATLAB PSpice).
  • Strong experience with PCB design and layout software (e.g. Altium Eagle KiCad Mentor Graphics).
  • Expertise in analog and digital signal processing microcontroller and FPGA programming and embedded system design.
  • Solid understanding of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) signal integrity power distribution and thermal design considerations.
  • Experience with high-speed high-voltage and mixed-signal circuit design is a plus.
  • Knowledge of wireless communication technologies (e.g. Bluetooth Wi-Fi Zigbee) and IoT systems is desirable.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience in circuit-level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes multimeters logic analyzers and other bench tools to diagnose and resolve complex analog digital and mixed-signal hardware issues.
  • Proficient in reading and writing basic firmware for microcontrollers/microprocessors (e.g. ARM Cortex PIC AVR) including experience with C/C programming for hardware bring-up peripheral configuration and debugging via JTAG/SWD tools.
  • Experience using IDEs such as STM32CubeIDE MPLAB X or Atmel Studio; toolchains like GCC and IAR.
  • Familiarity with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS or CMSIS-RTOS for task scheduling and peripheral management.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive results-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks prioritize effectively and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands
  • Sitting: Often for extended periods at desks or meetings.
  • Standing or walking: Occasionally for meetings or office tasks.
  • Using computers: Typing and using office equipment.
  • Lifting: Light less than 10 pounds.
  • Repetitive motions: Frequent use of keyboard and mouse.
Environmental Conditions
  • Workspace: Climate control (air conditioning or heating) to ensure comfort.
  • Lighting: Adjustable lighting to reduce eye strain.
  • Noise Levels: The noise level is moderate with occasional interruptions from phone calls and conversations. Use non-canceling headphones if necessary.
  • Ergonomics: Workstations with desk and adjustable chairs to support good postures.
  • Ventilation: Good ventilation to ensure a comfortable working environment though this can vary depending on the building.
Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age race sex color religion creed national origin or ancestry disability military status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.


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