Senior Electrical Engineer

Geocomp, Inc. and GeoTesting Express, LLC; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in geostructural services is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. This role focuses on the design and development of electro-mechanical systems for laboratory soil testing equipment. Successful candidates will have a strong electrical engineering background with experience in sensor integration and project management. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative geostructural solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in electro-mechanical systems design.
• Understanding of PID control and integration of sensors and actuators.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO, EN, UL).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical systems for soil testing equipment.
• Prepare detailed schematics and technical documentation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and liaise with vendors.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electro-mechanical system design

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Git

Altium

Job description

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Apply remote type On-site locations Acton, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR100798

Geocomp, Inc. is a uniquely integrated company providing services and products to help clients identify and manage risk associated with infrastructure design, construction, and operation. With over 40 years of experience, Geocomp is well-positioned to help clients on a wide range of projects, providing geostructural consulting, monitoring, and laboratory testing services worldwide. Geocomp also manufactures, sells, and offers expert technical support for our fully automated laboratory testing systems to commercial, research, and academic labs, globally.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team specializing in the design and development of electro-mechanical laboratory soil testing equipment. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design process, from conceptualization to production, ensuring robust, reliable, and efficient equipment suitable for rigorous soil testing applications. This role requires electrical engineering expertise to effectively integrate sensors, actuators, control systems, and other electronic components.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and improve electrical and electro-mechanical systems for laboratory soil testing equipment, ensuring integration of electrical components.
• Prepare detailed schematics, layouts, specifications, and technical documentation for production, adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, performance analysis, testing, and troubleshooting to optimize design concepts for reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
• Support production and R&D teams in resolving electrical issues and implementing enhancements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts, source required components, monitor production schedules, and ensure compliance with design specifications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8 years of experience in designing electro-mechanical systems and controllers, preferably in laboratory equipment or related industries.
• Experience in the field of robotics, automated controls, and industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of principles of PID control, sensors, actuators, control systems, and their integration into mechanical designs.
• Ability to design controls system electronical schematics with corresponding software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical or other).
• Experience in preparing detailed engineering documentation and managing the production process with external vendors.
• Experience with specifying electrical components for each application need
• Experience with lab test equipment – extensive use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, protocol analyzers during board bring-up, lab testing, and debugging.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO, EN, UL), regulations, and best practices related to electro-mechanical equipment design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong and effective multi-disciplinary skillset.

Desired Qualifications:

• FSM,ISR, DAC and ADC interfacing experience.
• Experience with 8051, ARM, ESP, RP2040, Zynq microcontrollers and SOCs.
• Experience with RTL (Verilog, VHDL, synthesis andverification).
• Ability to design PCB layouts with corresponding software (e.g., Altium).
• Ability to maintain version control on multiple projects (Git, BitBucket, SubVersion).
• Past exposure to soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, geophysics, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of software programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python, assembly language) for embedded systems and data analysis.
• Experience with Matlab and technical modeling software.
• Familiarity with simulation tools for electrical systems.

Why work with us?

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

Why work with us?

Create a brighter future for yourself while taking on some of the world’s most complex geostructural challenges. Ready to join our team?

About Us

Geocomp delivers expertise in geostructural services and products to help clients identify and mitigate risk associated with the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure and natural resources. We apply our cross-functional knowledge in Consulting, Testing, Monitoring, and Products to be our client's trusted adviser, solving problems, and driving project success.