Metrohm, founded in 1943 in Herisau, Switzerland, has established itself as one of the most reputable manufacturers of high-precision instruments for chemical analysis. The company is renowned for the accuracy and precision of its analytical instruments, which are pivotal for reliable analysis results. Metrohm emphasizes robustness and Swiss-made quality across its product range, manufacturing as much hardware and software in-house as possible, including sensors, separation columns, and accessories. Metrohm's product offerings cater to a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, chemicals, and defense, among others.
Metrohm Spectro, an instrument manufacture under the B&W Tek, Innovative Photonic Solutions, and Metrohm Raman brand, is at the forefront of innovation in spectroscopy instrument technology, dedicated to developing sophisticated solutions that enhance scientific research and industrial applications. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to exceed the boundaries of traditional spectroscopy analysis.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in spectroscopy systems to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the design, development, and optimization of advanced electrical and electronic systems for spectroscopic instruments. This position requires strong technical knowledge, hands-on experience in circuit/system design, and a collaborative approach to solving complex engineering challenges.
Job Responsibilities:
- Senior Electrical Engineer lead the design, development, and testing of electrical and electronic subsystems for spectroscopy instruments (e.g., OEM, Raman, etc.).
- Architect and implement analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit designs, including low-noise signal acquisition, high-speed data interfaces, and power management systems.
- Collaborate with optical, mechanical, and software engineers to integrate hardware into complete spectroscopy solutions.
- Drive the development of prototypes, validation testing, and transition to production.
- Evaluate new components, technologies, and methods to improve system performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Senior Electrical Engineer provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, ensuring high engineering standards and best practices.
- Work with product management to translate customer needs into technical specifications and design requirements.
- Senior Electrical Engineer author and review technical documentation including schematics, design specifications, test plans, and compliance reports.
- Provide production support including: documentation, training, troubleshooting and process improvement.
- Support regulatory compliance efforts (e.g., EMC, safety, CE/FCC certifications) for instrument designs.
Education and Experience Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s or PhD preferred.
Experience: 8+ years in electrical/electronic design, with at least 5 years in spectroscopy, scientific instrumentation, or related high-tech fields.
- Senior Electrical Engineer must have proven expertise in analog and digital circuit design, low-noise signal processing, and embedded system development.
- Strong experience with PCB layout, simulation tools, and circuit modeling software (e.g., SPICE, Altium, OrCAD).
- Familiarity with photodetectors, light sources, ADC/DACs, FPGA/microcontroller-based system design.
- Experience with data acquisition, high-speed interfaces (USB, Ethernet, PCIe), and real-time control systems.
- Senior Electrical Engineer must have knowledge of regulatory standards (UL, CE, FCC, ISO) and product lifecycle development.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience with spectroscopy techniques (Raman, FTIR, UV-VIS, NMR, etc.) and related instrumentation.
- Knowledge of optics, optoelectronics, or photonics integration.
- Experience with simulation and modeling of optical/electrical interactions.
- Familiarity with machine learning or advanced signal processing for spectral data analysis.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
- Are you authorized to work in US?
- Do you require visa sponsorship to continue working in US? As of now, we are not offering sponsorship of employment.
- Can you commute to this location?
Work Location: Plainsboro, NJ - on site
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
