Electronic Design Engineer

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering seeks a skilled electrical engineer to design and fabricate circuits for sponsored research and instructional labs.

The role focuses on sensing, measurements, data acquisition, and control systems, with mentoring across faculty, staff and students to ensure robust electronics design and fabrication practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in electronic circuit design, prototyping, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and fabrication services for research apparatus, consulting with faculty, staff, students and sponsors.
• Design, install, and validate solutions for research equipment.
• Create documentation to ensure proper integration into complex systems.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

Measurement and sensing

Microcontroller control systems

Diagnostics and repair

AC electrical design (three-phase)

Communication and teamwork

Mechatronics background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This position will work in the Electroncis shop and provide expertise in the design of electrical and electronic circuits. The position will provide expertise in sensing, measurements, data acquisition, and controls to solve complex and novel engineering problems faced by sponsored research and instructional users.Provide mentoring to faculty, staff and students in best practices for electronics design and fabrication.

This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program. At Purdue, you'll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide design and fabrication services for sponsored research projects, including consulting with faculty, staff, students, and sponsors on the design and fabrication of research apparatus.
• Provide solutions to novel engineering problems to meet the requirements of the project.
• Design, install, and validate solutions to said problems on research apparatus.
• Provide appropriate documentation to research partners as required to ensure apparatus integrates properly into complex systems.
• Coordinate and utilize other university services such as Research Machining Services to meet the needs of the apparatus design.
• Estimate costs, time, and equipment required to meet project objectives and design specification.
• Assist faculty as needed in preparation of research proposals and budgets.
• Provide design and troubleshooting services to support apparatus used the formal instructional labs.
• Create processes and procedure to identify persistant issues with instructional equipment.
• Design and develop engineering solutions to solve recurrent problems while ensuring the apparatus continiues to meet the expected instructional need.
• Propose changes and improvements to instructional apparatus to meet the instructional mission of the school.
• Work with faculty and staff on the development of new instructional apparatus.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical, electronic, and sensing systems installed in new instructional apparatus.
• Mentor Instruction support engineers in electronics design and troubleshooting.
• Provide expert resources to Faculty, Staff, and Students in measurement techniques, sensing, and data acquisition.
• Provide expertise is fabrication methods and techniques to minimize interference and ensure reliability.
• Mentor Capstone design teams in the use of electronics, microcontroller control systems, and general electrical systems.
• Guide teams as needed in control strategies and sensing techniques to improve prototype/project outcomes.

About Us:

The School ofMechanical Engineering atPurdueUniversityhas a mission to change the world for the better, one student at a time. We began in 1882 as experts in locomotives (thus the name"Boilermakers!") and now in the 21st century, we continue to move the world forward by combining the latest technologies with the strongest of fundamentals.

About 2,600 undergraduate students are part of thePurdueMEfamily in West Lafayette, Indiana. As one of the broadest engineering disciplines, our students and faculty have the widest variety of interests and expertise. We maintain high standards, whether in the classroom, the laboratory, or the workplace. PurdueMEis one of the top ten schools in the country, as ranked by US News & World Report.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
• Three (3) years of experience working with electronic circuit design, prototyping, and troubleshooting

Skills needed:

• Design and assembly of electrionic circuits including the layout and assembly of surface mount devices to integrate into systems to solve novel engineering problems.
• Significant knowledge of measurement and sensing techniques.
• Significant knowledge of microcontroller control systems, programming, and I/O management.
• Must be able to diagnose/repair electronic equipment.
• Must have experience in AC Electrical Design, best practices, and safe installation techniques.
• AC knowledge should include three phase power.
• Strong organazional skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills (written and oral).
• Background in mechanical systems and mechatronics helpful.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Compensation Information:
Professional 3
Pay Band S075
Job Code#20003172
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

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