Electrical Engineer II or III

METER Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Engineer, where your expertise in embedded systems and circuit design will contribute to innovative products that tackle global challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on smart sensors and communication systems that are vital for environmental research and agriculture. With a focus on collaboration and continuous learning, you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating impactful solutions. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, paid leave, and profit-sharing opportunities, all while living in a community that values quality of life and easy access to nature.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

Dental and Vision Coverage

Telehealth Solution

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Charitable Leave

Life Insurance

401k Options

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 4+ years of practical experience for Level II; 8+ years for Level III.
• Experience in electronic circuit capture and PCB design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze embedded electronic circuits for products.
• Collaborate with teams on product design goals and progress.

Skills

Embedded Systems Design

Circuit Performance Analysis

Troubleshooting

Collaboration and Communication

Curiosity and Learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium 365

CAD Software

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Multimeters

Microcontrollers

Python

C Programming

Job description

METER Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II or III to help our development teams create great products. An Electrical Engineer is responsible for schematic design, circuit board layout, circuit performance analysis, and troubleshooting. METER designs and manufactures smart sensors, wireless sensor nodes, handheld measurement systems, and communication systems used in environmental research and commercial agricultural applications across the globe.

This role works at our Pullman, WA office.

We anticipate filling this position in the salary range of $87,000 - $130,000 per year. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience; the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our offer will be based on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and analyze embedded electronic circuits for new and existing products using standard best practice principles and techniques for electronic design.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot embedded systems.
• Collaborate and communicate with coworkers, internal development stakeholders, and external development partners regarding product design goals, electrical design choices, project progress, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to and maintain design and user documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant, practical experience for Level II; 8+ years for Level III.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be willing to live within daily commuting distance of Pullman, WA.
• Experience in electronic circuit capture and PCB design best practices using CAD software.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and soldering.
• Experience with microcontroller-based circuit designs for sensor measurement, device communication, and low-power, battery operated systems.
• General curiosity to learn new things and a desire to create great products.
• Background check results satisfactory to METER.
• At least three professional or academic references.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Altium 365 circuit design tools.
• Circuit design experience with MSP430 and/or ARM Cortex-M microcontroller families.
• Experience with mixed-signal components such as ADC, DACs, amplifiers, signal conditioners, etc.
• Experience with embedded communication hardware including USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, SDI-12, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GNSS/GPS, XBee/LoRa radios, and similar technologies.
• Experience with solar energy harvesting and battery charging ICs.
• Experience with computer-based scripting (Python preferred).
• Experience with embedded firmware development in C.

To Apply for This Position:

We ask all applicants to apply through our website at Jobs At METER Group. If your interests, qualifications, and experience match any of our openings, please apply for that position so that you are considered immediately.

Full-Time Employee Benefits at METER Group:

• Two medical plan options are available for full-time employees: a traditional low-premium plan; or a no-premium high-deductible plan. These plans both include dental and vision coverage. The traditional plan has the option of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). The high deductible plan includes an employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
• A 24/7 telehealth solution is provided to all full-time employees, paid by METER Group.
• For their first year, full-time employees receive 80 hours of Paid Leave (vacation time) in a lump amount prorated to their start date. Paid Leave increases to 108 hours per year after one year and 140 hours per year after four years of service (prorated during each transition year). All Employees receive Sick Leave that accumulates one hour for every 40 hours worked. Sick Leave may be used for non-illness situations, such as vacation.
• 11 Paid Holidays, including: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day after Christmas.
• 20 hours of paid Charitable Leave (to help with charitable organizations/causes) annually.
• METER Group pays for the equivalent of one year’s salary in life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee-paid traditional and ROTH 401k options are available.
• When METER is profitable, employees enjoy profit sharing
  • Profit sharing bonus paid out each quarter.
  • Employer contributions to a profit-sharing retirement fund.

About METER Group:

In the early 1980s, METER Group was founded by world-renowned soil physicist Dr. Gaylon Campbell. Gaylon knew researchers needed simple-to-use sensors and smarter data intelligence to improve their research. 40 years later, we're still leading the way in the advancement of IoT sensing and data technology and world-class lab instrumentation. We're always looking for ways to improve how researchers turn data into insights. Scientists, growers, and engineers worldwide depend on METER systems for deeper understanding of critical issues with global impact, such as water and food shortages, environmental disasters, and climate change. At METER Group, we're building the systems needed to mitigate these and other issues facing our planet. We need your help to find innovative and effective solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems.

METER Group’s headquarters are located in Eastern Washington with unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: no traffic, country space, great schools, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. All this plus the advantages of two major universities within eight miles of METER Group (Washington State University and the University of Idaho), and the associated events and activities, make for a great living situation.

METER Group recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status.