{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b0f555e5367d175f722bec08","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0f555e5367d175f722bec08","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b0f555e5367d175f722bec08","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Optikos is seeking a skilled and collaborative Electrical Engineer to join our Product Development Team. In this broad role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of electronics used in Optikos’ new and existing metrology products, as well as our engineering consulting work. The ideal candidate will have experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, troubleshooting, and documentation, and will work closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. This position will report to the Senior Electrical Engineer.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nCreate and own schematics, layouts, bring-up, and testing for circuit boards used in optical metrology systems. Functions may include motion control (stepper and servo), laser diode control, illumination control, USB, UART, and CAN bus communication, displays, microcontrollers, and interfaces to various input devices.\nAssist with the development and implementation of electrical control architectures for new and existing products.\nMaintain configuration control of circuit board designs and related documentation.\nTest, troubleshoot, and validate circuit boards and electrical subsystems.\nSupport cable harness design and collaborate with mechanical engineers on integration drawings.\nProvide technical support to Production regarding electronics integration and assembly best practices.\nPrepare engineering documentation, including design records, test procedures, and work instructions.\nParticipate in regulatory and CE marking activities as required.\nInterface with suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and other internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.\nSkills and Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of experience in electrical design, including schematic capture and PCB layout.\nProficiency with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.\nHands-on experience troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.\nFamiliarity with embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs.\nAbility to work independently while effectively communicating progress and issues to stakeholders.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills.\nExcellent organizational and time-management abilities.\nEnthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies and processes.\nPreferred: Working knowledge of at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python or MATLAB).\nPreferred: Experience with at least one of:\no HDL (Verilog or VHDL)\no Embedded software development (C/C++)\no High-speed digital protocols and board layout (GHz+)\no EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and compliance testing.\nPreferred: Experience working in a regulated product development environment.\nAbout Optikos:\nFor more than 40 years, Optikos® has provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products organizations worldwide. The Optikos engineering team is the largest independent optical engineering group in the world, managing all aspects of instrument design, including optics, mechanics, electronics, and software systems, in addition to our in-house IQ Lab™ Services to benchmark and assess the performance of customer lens or camera systems. We develop innovative products in the life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, and consumer markets, and our experience with a wide variety of applications has enabled our staff to generate creative solutions to some of the most challenging optical problems. Our team continues to improve existing metrology product lines and develop new products that Optikos manufactures and installs around the globe. Our headquarters is centrally located right outside the Boston medical and tech hub in Wakefield, Massachusetts.\nIf you are an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual looking for a challenge and the opportunity to continue to develop professionally, send us your resume to jobs@optikos.com.\nThis in-office position is located in the Wakefield, Massachusetts, facility. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment.\nOptikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. 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In this broad role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of electronics used in Optikos’ new and existing metrology products, as well as our engineering consulting work. The ideal candidate will have experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, troubleshooting, and documentation, and will work closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle. This position will report to the Senior Electrical Engineer.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nCreate and own schematics, layouts, bring-up, and testing for circuit boards used in optical metrology systems. Functions may include motion control (stepper and servo), laser diode control, illumination control, USB, UART, and CAN bus communication, displays, microcontrollers, and interfaces to various input devices.\nAssist with the development and implementation of electrical control architectures for new and existing products.\nMaintain configuration control of circuit board designs and related documentation.\nTest, troubleshoot, and validate circuit boards and electrical subsystems.\nSupport cable harness design and collaborate with mechanical engineers on integration drawings.\nProvide technical support to Production regarding electronics integration and assembly best practices.\nPrepare engineering documentation, including design records, test procedures, and work instructions.\nParticipate in regulatory and CE marking activities as required.\nInterface with suppliers, manufacturing personnel, and other internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.\nSkills and Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.\n5+ years of experience in electrical design, including schematic capture and PCB layout.\nProficiency with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.\nHands-on experience troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.\nFamiliarity with embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs.\nAbility to work independently while effectively communicating progress and issues to stakeholders.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills.\nExcellent organizational and time-management abilities.\nEnthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn new technologies and processes.\nPreferred: Working knowledge of at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python or MATLAB).\nPreferred: Experience with at least one of:\no HDL (Verilog or VHDL)\no Embedded software development (C/C++)\no High-speed digital protocols and board layout (GHz+)\no EMC/EMI mitigation techniques and compliance testing.\nPreferred: Experience working in a regulated product development environment.\nAbout Optikos:\nFor more than 40 years, Optikos® has provided innovative applications of optical technology, both products and services, to commercial, government, and consumer products organizations worldwide. 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Our headquarters is centrally located right outside the Boston medical and tech hub in Wakefield, Massachusetts.\nIf you are an enthusiastic, team-oriented individual looking for a challenge and the opportunity to continue to develop professionally, send us your resume to jobs@optikos.com.\nThis in-office position is located in the Wakefield, Massachusetts, facility. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment.\nOptikos is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. 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