Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
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Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Instrument Development team. You will play a key role in designing testing and supporting high-precision electronic systems used in advanced gemological instruments. This role involves working closely with engineers from different disciplines to bring innovative high-quality instrumentation from concept to production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Design and develop electronics for automated instruments including schematic capture PCB layout review and component selection.
- Create and maintain documentation such as schematics BOMs wiring diagrams and test procedures.
- Build test and troubleshoot prototypes and production systems using lab equipment (oscilloscopes DMMs power supplies etc.).
- Support the full product lifecyclehelping transition designs from R&D to production and assisting with sustaining engineering.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical software optical) to integrate systems and meet project requirements.
- Interface with vendors for sourcing and validating electronic components.
- Ensure designs meet performance quality cost and safety requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts including root cause analysis and process optimization.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge Skills & Abilities)
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Proficient in embedded system fundamentals including microcontrollers and hardware interfaces.
- Experience with schematic capture tools (e.g. Altium Designer or similar).
- Strong hands-on skills with electronic prototyping and debugging.
- Familiar with industry-standard communication protocols: UART SPI I2C etc.
- Good understanding of motors sensors relays and industrial automation components.
- Ability to assemble test and troubleshoot electronic systems.
- Experience working with lasers optics or spectroscopy systems.
- Knowledge of safety systems and standards (e.g. UL ANSI IEC).
- Familiarity with Ethernet CAN or Modbus communication.
- Exposure to embedded firmware (C/C) is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and assembly diagrams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability.
- Excellent communication skillswritten and verbal.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player who collaborates well with others while working independently when needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Electronics or Computer Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in electronics design development and testing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT (if applicable)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Employee may be required from time to time to work overtime.
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job as required by law.
GIA provides employees with a safe work environment through the provision of internal safety policies and procedures safety awareness and training and appropriate safety equipment as recommended and/or prescribed by governing regulatory agencies. Employee is required to comply with all safety policies procedures directives and/or warnings.
Pay range: $92-147K
An Equal Opportunity Employer
All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race sex religion national origin age disability or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
