Summary

• As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will design, simulate, and test mixed-signal electronic systems that support advanced motion control sensors and encoders. You will collaborate closely with optical, firmware, mechanical and cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and ensure optimal product performance. Responsibilities include developing PCBs, conducting detailed troubleshooting, validating electronic subsystems, and performing data-driven system testing. You will maintain rigorous technical documentation, support system integration activities, manage supplier quality and apply engineering principles to enhance product reliability and functionality

• Electronic System Design & Testing.
• Design, simulate, and validate electronics for mixed-signal systems, motion-control sensors, and encoder technologies.
• Lead the design and development of optical encoder electronics and sensing systems for precision motion control applications.
• Develop photodiode interface circuits, LED/VCSEL drive electronics, and analog front-end signal conditioning circuits.
• Analyze and optimize encoder signal quality, including amplitude balance, phase error, harmonics, noise performance, and interpolation accuracy.
  • Collaborate with optical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams to achieve system-level performance objectives.
  • Develop and review PCB layouts to ensure electrical, mechanical, and project alignment.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and diagnostic testing to ensure performance and reliability of components and subsystems.
  • Participate in system-level testing and deliver detailed written analysis reports.

• System Integration & Collaboration

• Work with technical leads and cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration and product development activities.
• Document system designs, test results, and engineering processes to maintain robust technical records and promote knowledge sharing.

• Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Address Supplier's DFM questions and ensure best cost efficiency
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, implementing structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, root cause analysis) when resolving complex electronic issues.
• Assist in designing test plans aligned with engineering quality standards and product risk.
• Support the validation and verification of new designs, including test development and documentation.

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering focused on mixed-signal circuit design, development, and testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related advanced field.
• Proficiency in analog and digital electronics design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in laboratory skills, including setting up and running experiments.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment like oscilloscopes, USB logic analyzers, signal generators, etc.
• Proficiency in Altium PCB design tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in LTspice or comparable simulation tools.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, BiSS-C, SPI and SSI
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in optical Encoders, magnetic Encoders, or torque sensors
• Familiarity with analytical tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ embedded firmware.
• Experience with photodiode sensors, transimpedance amplifiers (TIA), and low-noise analog signal conditioning circuits.
• Understanding of encoder signal processing, including Sin/Cos interpolation, error compensation, and position feedback systems.

• The salary for this role will range from $121,000 to $180,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.

• Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

• Novanta supports all aspects of your life's needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.