Electrical Engineer I

Universal Instruments Corporation; Town of Conklin (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus strategies

401k retirement matching

Health savings options

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Universal Instruments Corporation in the United States seeks an Electrical Engineer for Hardware Development to design mixed signal motion controllers and peripherals for high‑performance automated assembly equipment. You will tackle small form factor challenges, analog sensing, motion control, and mixed signal design.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, contribute on multiple projects, and participate in hands‑on prototyping, debugging, and verification to support manufacturing start‑ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 0–2 years experience; Master’s preferred.
• Knowledge of Analog / Mixed Signal circuit design including noise, mismatch etc.
• Proficiency with PCB design tools and design verification methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers on technical projects.
• Contribute individually on multiple projects within hardware development.
• Support design, debugging, verification, and characterization of electronic and electro‑mechanical systems.

Skills

Analog/Mixed Signal design

Noise concepts

High-precision regulators

Op-amps & comparators

Circuit verification

Hardware/firmware interaction

Digital/analog design

Schematic/layout understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Xilinx Vivado/ISE

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Soldering

Job description

The Role:

• The Electrical Engineer for Hardware Development will design and develop various mixed signal motion controllers and other peripherals used in next generation of high performance automated assembly equipment.




• Design challenges include small form factor, analog sensing, motion control, and mixed signal design.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with engineers to provide technical collaboration.




• Individual contribution on one or more projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 0-2 years of relevant work experience: Master’s Preferred.




• Knowledge of Analog / Mixed Signal circuit design with understanding of concepts like noise, mismatch etc.

Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate the Following:

• Light knowledge of high-precision voltage regulators, op-amps, comparators, buck switching converters, LDOs




• Knowledge of design suites such as Cadence, for schematic entry, layout and SPICE simulations




• Propensity to develop, debug, verify and characterize the design of electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical circuits and integrated systems.




• Interest in hardware/firmware design using processors, FPGA, sensors, actuators, mixed signal analog and/or digital circuits via schematic entry, layout, simulation, and optimization. Design of the functional circuit is supported by analytical calculations and circuit simulation.




• Interest in hands-on design, review, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, verification and validation testing as well as manufacturing start-up support.




• Review product test methods, fixtures, and results for test efficacy and product qualification.

Skills:

• Academic experience with PCB design software (Cadence Allegro preferred).




• Academic experience with tools such as Xilinx Vivado or ISE for FPGA design




• Laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, data acquisition, power supplies, soldering, etc.




• Exposure to languages such as: C/C++, C#, PLC Ladder Logic, and HMI design and programming.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.




• Ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings.




• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and in giving presentations.




• The ability to travel to other company sites may occasionally be required <10%.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer

Target Annual Pay Rate: $70,000 - $75,000 + Robust Benefits

~ What “U” Can Do For You ~

Rewards Package:

• Competitive Compensation, Bonus Strategies, 401k Retirement Contribution Matching, Health Savings Options with Monthly Company Contributions and Investment Capability, Flexible Spending Options, Objective Merits, and Relocation Assistance.

Career Development:

• Relevant Tuition, Upskilling, and Certification Reimbursement, Mentorship, Merit System, Educational Institution Relations.

Work/Life Balance:

• Competitive Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Wellness Hours.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and Other Supplemental Coverage Options.

Company Culture:

• Professional and Respectful Work Environment Driven by Our “6-C’s” Core Values: Customer-Centric, Collaboration, Creativity, Character, Courage, and Community.