Senior Electrical Engineer

WeAreTechWomen; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geostructural consulting seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to specialize in designing and developing cutting-edge electro-mechanical laboratory soil testing equipment. The role involves project management, ensuring equipment reliability, and integrating advanced electrical components. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering, excellent analytical skills, and experience in robotics and automated controls, aiming to contribute to innovative projects in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in designing electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of PID control, sensors, and actuators.
• Ability to design controls system schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for electro-mechanical laboratory soil testing equipment.
• Prepare detailed schematics and technical documentation.
• Manage project timelines and compliance with design specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Robotics

PID Control

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Altium

Job description

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.