We currently have an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Industrial Measurement Solutions (IMS) division. This individual will design, develop, and test electrical systems, circuit boards and choose components for analysis instruments utilized across a broad range of industrial processes and laboratory applications. This position is based in Houston, TX, reporting into the Global Engineering Team with a focus on the initial planning and design phases of projects, applying creativity and precision to deliver optimal, cost-effective, and dependable technical solutions. This is an Engineering position that will collaborate with the Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing departments.
Are You a Good Fit:Successful candidates will be highly analytical, intellectually confident, and organized. We are looking for candidates who like to solve abstract problems, propose creative solutions, and does their best work in a fast-paced environment. If you are self-disciplined, technical, and organized, this position could be a great fit!
Duties and Responsibilities:- Supports the design of new products and assurance of compliance to the industry standards of the existing product lines.
- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished- product and process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
- Design and implement electrical systems and circuits tailored to meet the specifications of analysis equipment.
- Develop, review, update, and approve electrical design drawings and Bills of Materials (BoMs) in alignment with regulatory and safety standards.
- Generate schematics, PCB layouts, BoMs, and supporting documentation for designs.
- Perform simulations, testing, and analytical evaluations to guarantee system performance and dependability.
- Author test procedures and assembly instructions to support manufacturing and field operations.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Diagnose and resolve performance and reliability issues through troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
- Manage the product lifecycle, from prototype development to production release.
- Collaborate across disciplines, including mechanical and software engineering, for seamless electrical design integration.
- Collaborate with engineers across multiple sites to support projects and operations.
- Maintain and enhance 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 within job duties and responsibilities.
- Operational excellence, communication, service- minded, innovation, integrity, collaboration.
- Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and procedures, actively identifying potential hazards, and promoting a culture of safety among the team.
- Apply equal amounts of skills and dedication to all other duties as assigned.
Qualifying Attributes and Skills:- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- At least five years of experience in electrical board and system design within an OEM equipment design environment, serving as an Electrical Engineer.
- Technical proficiency in Electrical CAD software (Altium, KiCad or OrCAD).
- Proficient in designing analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
- Familiarity with microcontroller and FPGA-based system design (preferred).
- Experience incorporating sensors and electromechanical components into design solutions.
- Skilled in creating electrical specifications and block diagrams for proposed designs.
- Experienced in schematic capture, PCB layout software, and electrical simulation tools.
- Proficient in using CAD software to create detailed electrical schematics and design specifications.
- Knowledgeable in designing electrical systems compliant with UL, EU, or similar certification standards.
- Hands-on experience with soldering and PCB rework.
- 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 (C/C++).
- Experience in extracting meaningful information and understanding the characteristics of electrical signals, such as voltage, current, frequency, and amplitude, to identify patterns, diagnose problems, and monitor system performance.
- Professionalism, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to read, interpret and comprehend engineering prints / assembly drawings / BOM's.
- Ability to work well 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 is a must. Attention to cost and expense matters and promote.
- Must be able to work unsupervised and have initiative to follow through on commitments with team and management.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
Process Insights is an equal opportunity employer with a generous compensation plan: - Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Plan
- Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Elective Critical Care, Hospital Confinement, and Accident Coverage Plans
- Life Insurance (1X), Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
