Electrical Engineer – Precision Lab Instruments

Hamilton Company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Company, Cerillo subsidiary in Charlottesville, VA, develops compact microplate readers and real-time monitoring systems for life sciences researchers. We seek an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test electronics powering these instruments.

You will work at the intersection of analog/digital circuitry, embedded firmware, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with mechanical and optical engineers to deliver robust lab instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years in hardware/electronics design, preferably in medical devices or biotech.
• Experience with PCB layout and signal integrity testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate analog and digital circuitry for precision measurement systems.
• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers managing sensors and data communication.
• Conduct electrical and functional testing, including EMC/EMI evaluation.
• Collaborate with mechanical/optical engineers to integrate electronics into robust enclosures.
• Support design for manufacturability and testability with contract manufacturers.
• Maintain design documentation and assist in regulatory submissions as needed.

Skills

PCB design

Analog circuit design

Firmware in C/C++

Embedded MCUs

Optical sensing

Communication protocols

EMC/EMI testing

DFM/DFT

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

LTSpice

Job description

Hamilton Company, Cerillo subsidiary in Charlottesville, VA, develops compact microplate readers and real-time monitoring systems for life sciences researchers. We seek an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test electronics powering these instruments.

You will work at the intersection of analog/digital circuitry, embedded firmware, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with mechanical and optical engineers to deliver robust lab instruments.