Electrical Engineer – Precision Instrumentation

AMETEK; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to turn ideas into reliable, certified products. You will design, test, and validate electronics, develop firmware interfaces, and drive projects from concept through production.

You will work with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, manage hazards-location and regulatory certifications, and help optimize cost, schedule, and quality while delivering robust solutions to demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Five or more years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and circuit design
• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting both analog and digital circuits
• Understanding of PCB layout principles and manufacturing considerations
• Experience working with embedded systems and microcontroller firmware
• Knowledge of EMC, RF interference
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate analog and digital electronic circuits and subsystems for new and existing products
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including project plans, requirements, test protocols, and validation reports
• Build and integrate electrical and mechanical prototypes, supporting projects throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept through production release
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver robust, customer-focused solutions
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through engineering change and continuous improvement processes
• Lead certification efforts for products requiring approvals such as hazardous location, Bluetooth, EMC, RF, and other regulatory compliance standards
• Plan, track, and communicate project progress while helping ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
• Support product enhancements, cost-reduction initiatives, and manufacturing optimization efforts
• Contribute wherever needed to help advance Crystal Engineering's mission, products, and customers

Skills

Altium Designer

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Analog & digital circuits

PCB layout

EMC/RF knowledge

Schematic capture

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Crystal Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to turn ideas into reliable, certified products. You will design, test, and validate electronics, develop firmware interfaces, and drive projects from concept through production.

You will work with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, manage hazards-location and regulatory certifications, and help optimize cost, schedule, and quality while delivering robust solutions to demanding environments.