Lead Electrical Engineer

Dresser Utility Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dresser in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive electronics development for instrumentation and low-power applications within the NPI Engineering group. You will mentor engineers, run advanced testing, and coordinate with vendors to deliver robust solutions.

Responsibilities include designing analog and digital circuits, validating hardware and firmware, and ensuring proper documentation and regulatory readiness in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electronics development for instrumentation and low power applications.
• Experience designing, prototyping, and testing analog and digital circuits.
• Proficient with Altium and OrCAD; hardware testing with oscilloscopes and log analyzers.
• Excellent ability to analyze, interpret, and improve testing methods and instructions.
• Hands-on experience with testing analog and digital designs, board layout and qualification, as well as soldering and rework.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering in the NPI group to support measurement products.
• Design, test, and validate analog and digital circuits for instrumentation.
• Mentor engineers, complete design docs, and coordinate with vendors.
• Perform extensive product testing across electronics, mechanical, and firmware.
• Investigate hardware issues and identify cost-saving component changes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analog & digital design

Testing & validation

Mentoring engineers

Project leadership

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Logic analyzers

Soldering & rework

Job description

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Lead Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineering Full Time Houston, TX, US

Lead Electrical Engineer

Houston, Texas

Full-Time (M-F)

Reports to: Bernie Boos

Role Summary

The Electrical Engineer is viewed as the subject matter expert for electrical circuitry products in Dresser's New Product Development (NPI) Engineering group. They demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives and contribute to the established team of engineers supporting the measurement of natural gas. They must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and must be a self-starter and begin producing solutions and designs with little guidance.

This role will report to the Principal Electrical Engineer. The position requires the application of scientific/electrical principles, performing complex data analysis, and identification of required testing. The engineer is also responsible for mentoring other engineers using best engineering practices, the completion of required documentation, and coordination with vendors and suppliers.

Daily activities will include extensive product testing including electronics, mechanical, and software/firmware functionality to ensure an excellent product. Additional tasks include investigating hardware complaints, researching and implementing alternative components and designs, and identifying lower cost solutions.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• BSc/MSc Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent, with 8+ years of experience in electronics development for instrumentation and low power applications.
• Proficiency in designing, prototyping, and testing analog and digital circuits.
• Proficient with electrical troubleshooting and circuit analysis.
• Proficient with Altium and Microsoft Office or equivalent programs (OrCAD a plus).
• Proficient with hardware testing tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, etc.
• Excellent ability to analyze, interpret, and improve testing methods and instructions.
• Hands-on experience with testing analog and digital designs, board layout and qualification, as well as soldering and rework.
• Good knowledge of control theory applied to data acquisition and laboratory system/subsystem control.
• Collaboration with software and firmware developers in overall product development.
• The ability to function well both independently and as part of an integrated team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong preference for a person with experience with Technical Regulations and Specifications including, but not limited to, the following:
  • Hazardous Location UL 121201, IEC 60079-0, 60079-11;
  • 62368-1 audio video and comms tech equipment;
  • IEC 61010-1 Safety Requirements or electronic equipment for measurement and laboratory use;
  • NFPA 70 National Electrical Code;
  • IPC-A610E Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies;
  • IEC 60086-4 Primary Batteries - Part 4: safety of lithium batteries
  • gas meter & corrector performance specs:
    • ANSI B109.3
    • MC S-G-08
    • EN 12480
    • OIML R137-1
    • Measurement Instrument Directive
• Experience with regulatory compliance (i.e. UL/CSA/TUV) focusing on safety and emissions testing is desirable.
• Specialties in Intrinsic Safety (C1D1 and C1D2) a strongly desired.
• Good understanding of basic multidisciplinary engineering fundamentals and experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong experience with design documentation, revision control, and document organization.
• Experienced and familiar with low power microcontrollers and how they work and integrate with a battery-operated electronic circuit. In particular the STM32 family of microcontrollers.
• Working knowledge and/or experience with RF hardware and design.

Dresser is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.