Electro-Mechanical Engineer (PCB & NPI)

VPI Technology Group; Sweetwater (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments for environmental, industrial, and governmental applications worldwide. The team seeks an engineer to contribute to the development of electronic and electromechanical products from concept through production.

The role emphasizes PCB fabrication, assembly, testing, and design-for-manufacturing practices, with collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure reliable, cost-effective designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in electronic product development, PCB manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience with PCB fabrication, assembly, and testing processes.
• Understanding of PCB materials, multilayer board construction, SMT and through-hole assembly methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and product performance issues.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Altium Designer, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Electrical Engineers, Production Managers, and Quality Control to integrate mechanical systems with electronic assemblies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and manufacturing of electronic and electromechanical systems from concept through production.
• Support PCB fabrication processes, including material selection, stack-up design, panelization, and DFM reviews.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and transition designs from development to production.
• Troubleshoot PCB assemblies, electronic systems, and manufacturing issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supply chain teams to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work with Electronic Technicians reviewing First Pass Yield data for problem investigation and root cause analysis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PCB design

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Ludlum Measurements, Inc. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments for environmental, industrial, and governmental applications worldwide. The team seeks an engineer to contribute to the development of electronic and electromechanical products from concept through production.

The role emphasizes PCB fabrication, assembly, testing, and design-for-manufacturing practices, with collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure reliable, cost-effective designs.