Senior Analog Circuit Engineer

Responsibilities

Job Description:

PerkinElmer, a global leader in technology is searching for an experienced electrical designer to drive our current instrumentation technology to the edge of science.  The successful candidate needs wide range of technical skills and experience spanning RF, high voltage and mixed signal design.  The electrical designer will be responsible for the development and maintenance of electronics for new and existing products. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in electrical engineering or closely related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of recent design engineering experience in a high technology environment.  

​Preferred Qualifications:

• Design mixed signal and high voltage circuits and perform tests and evaluations for design verification & validation.
• High voltage power supply design experience is a strong asset.
• Ability to create and analyze advanced analog and digital PCB circuit designs using state of the art components. This includes working with low level analog signals in a low noise environment, as well as microprocessor design and analog / digital interfacing.
• Hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting PCBAs is mandatory
• Performing product sustaining activities through collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Possess skills to utilize industry standard CAD packages (e.g., OrCAD, Altium) for rapid transition to fully functional and reliable hardware. Effective knowledge and use of high-level design languages is essential.
• Use technical knowledge to help determine the most effective solution for complex problems spanning multiple technical disciplines. 
• Propose technology concepts that can be realized in existing products or new product designs.
• Work in conjunction with scientists and other engineers to prove out designs.
• Coordinate with members of cross functional teams to resolve technical issues. 
• Develop measures to support initiatives and strategies. 
• Apply a high degree of innovation toward developing advanced methodologies and technologies.
• Provide technical insight to minimize risk and maximize opportunity.
• Recognize potential new products and work with internal staff, customers, and potential partners to influence their technical and business impact. 
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment while working on multiple projects with constantly changing priorities and deadlines. 
• Ability to use advanced simulation and analysis tools in problem solving (e.g., PSpice circuit analysis).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes to develop designs which are cost-effective and reliable.
• Experience with IPC standards and PCB manufacturing from electronic design perspective.
• Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot with standard test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DVMs).
• Possesses a strong knowledge of EMI-EMC management techniques to pass compliance testing of electronic equipment.
• Ability to use standard documentation tools to create/communicate design, specifications, and test results (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).  
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

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