Electronics Engineer - Microscope Production

Bruker Daltonics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics is seeking an Electronic Engineer to contribute to the production of electron microscopes in Kirkland, WA. This role reports to the Operations Teams and focuses on sustaining the electronics production line on a day-to-day basis.

You will troubleshoot on the production floor, create and maintain process work instructions and documentation, advocate for design for manufacturability, and coordinate NPI ramp-ups with R&D, assembly, testing, planning and purchasing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in R&D or manufacturing environments (≥2 years).
• Strong hands-on problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Proficient English communication.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day sustaining of the Electronics Production Line in Kirkland.
• First line troubleshooting of technical problems on the production floor, including final check before deploying to the product.
• Creating and maintaining process work instructions, fixture drawings, and other documentation.
• Advocate for Design for Manufacturability at the site.
• Coordinate the new product introduction (NPI) and ramp-up of products and parts in cooperation with R&D, assembly, testing, purchasing, and planning teams.
• Document existing assembly processes and procedures and continuously improve documents to increase production efficiency.
• Maintain overall electronics production line quality through tracking Yield, Scrap, and Nonconformities.
• Participate in Material Review Boards

Skills

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Problem solving

English communication

Self-management

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

KiCAD

SAP

MES

Job description

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today’s analytical questions.

The Bruker AXS-EM division is looking for an Electronic Engineer to contrubute to the production of electron microscopes in Kirkland, WA. This position will report to the Operations Teams.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day sustaining of the Electronics Production Line in Kirkland.
• Serve as first line troubleshooting of technical problems on the production floor, including final check before deploying to the product
• Creating and maintaining process work instructions, fixture drawings, and other documentation
• Advocate for Design for Manufacturability at the site.
• Coordinate the new product introduction (NPI) and ramp-up of products and parts in cooperation with R&D, assembly, testing, purchasing, and planning teams.
• Document existing assembly processes and procedures and continuously improve documents to increase production efficiency.
• Maintain overall electronics production line quality through tracking Yield, Scrap, and Nonconformities.
• Participate in Material Review Boards

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Discipline
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics
• At least two years of experience in a R&D and/or Manufacturing environment
• Strong self-management and drive to get things done
• Strong hands-on problem-solving driveQuick learner and willing to become an expert in a new field
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with KiCAD or other electronics CAD software
• Knowledge of ERP systems. SAP knowledge is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience in product launch and ramp-up of new products

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $70,200 and $125,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.