Senior Electrical Engineer - Imaging & Spectroscopy Systems

Halma plc; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Optics, a Halma plc company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer I for the Rochester, NY site to design, build, and test advanced optical sensing hardware. You will work across imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement with a team of experts across disciplines.

The role includes hands-on hardware bring-up, PCB design, testing, and collaboration with commercial and applications teams to deliver innovative solutions. This position offers growth within Halma's global safety-tech network.

Qualifications

• B.S. (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience (or 3+ years for an MS or higher degree); more experienced candidates welcome to apply.
• Proficient with Altium Designer; capable of schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test new solutions to meet customer requirements for imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement.
• Develop prototypes with commercial and applications teams to align customer needs with business strengths.
• Design custom PCBs and electrical architectures for complex systems.
• Prototype, assemble, test and troubleshoot complex systems.
• Develop hands-on expertise in hardware, spectroscopy, imaging, software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Component selection

Cable design

Power calculations

High-speed routing

PCB layout

Altium Designer

Schematic capture

Impedance matching

Gigabit Ethernet

USB interface

SPI bus

I2C bus

Hardware bring-up

Failure analysis

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Mentoring

Mechanical collaboration

CE/UL compliance

LTSpice

Embedded C/C++

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

At Ocean Optics, We Measure What Matters. For over 35 years, we have led in the field of optical sensing and measurement innovation. Join a team where your ideas, identity, and passion for discovery are valued. From science to industry, we empower change through light. Bring your authentic self and help shape the future.

About Us: Ocean Optics is a fast-paced, high performing and high growth organization that was recently named one of Orlando's Best Places to work! Our people thrive in an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture. Join our team of instigators of the possible where WE MEASURE WHAT MATTERS .For more information please visit http://www.oceanoptics.com

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join world-class experts in finding answers to our customers’ toughest questions as our Senior Electrical Engineer I for the Rochester, New York site.We’re building out the human capital that will propel solutions across multiple categories. Drawing from disciplines including systems, optics, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering we’re assembling the capacity to provide even deeper customer collaboration on highly precise challenges across industries.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer I, the successful candidate will help drive the development of multiple technology-based solutions to engineering and commercial problems.Someone filling this role will have responsibilities such as:

Utilize multidisciplinary engineering experience and expertise to design, build, and test new solutions to meet customer requirements and specifications for imaging, spectral sensing, and color measurement applications.

Work with commercial and applications teams to develop prototypes of new opportunities that align customer needs to the strengths and benefits of the business.

Design custom PCBs and overall electrical architecture for complex systems.

Prototype, assemble, test, and troubleshoot complex systems.

Develop hands-on expertise in hardware, spectroscopy, imaging, software.

Other duties as assigned .

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate should possess:

Education

• B.S. (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience (or 3+ years for an M.S. or higher degree); more experienced candidates welcome to apply.

Required Skills

• Component selection and supply chain management.
• Cable design and routing, especially for multi-board systems.
• Power calculations and system voltage considerations
• Signal distribution using connectors and cables.
• Proven ability to lead electrical design projects from customer requirements, including hardware architecture, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Proficient with Altium Designer or similar software, with a deep understanding of:
• Schematic capture and PCB layout and routing (up to 8-layers).
• High-speed signal routing and impedance-matching techniques for buses
• Experience routing at least some of these buses: gigabit Ethernet, USB, SPI, and I²C
• Proficient in hands-on work with hardware for board bring-up, troubleshooting, and resolving issues during the early development stages.
• Ability to conduct thorough failure analysis in the event of issues, providing documentation and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Proficient with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and similar tools for diagnosing issues.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to more junior colleagues or those from other disciplines.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless hardware integration in compact designs.
• Experience ensuring designs comply with industrial certifications (e.g., CE, UL) and guiding the certification process.
• Experience with electrical modeling and simulation tools (such as LTSpice).
• Programming experience in C/C++ in embedded microcontroller environments.
• Drive technical decisions and guide the team in the right direction.
• Capable of working independently and solving problems without constant oversight.
• Good interpersonal skills, innovation, and the ability to motivate, inspire, and influence.
• Ability to occasionally travel domestically and internationally as needed.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ocean Optics pioneered miniature spectrometers and deliver spectral solutions to researchers, OEMs, and industrial customers, also designs and builds industrial-grade photonics systems for material inspection, chemical identification, and quality assurance.

At Ocean We Measure What Matters, and our mission is to design precise photonics systems to solve customer measurement challenges to make the world safer, cleaner, and healthier. We have discovered, refined, and delivered new approaches to solving problems with spectroscopy and imaging technologies. Backed by deep experience, we are working within applications including biomedical, semiconductors, research & science, industrial, environmental, food & agriculture, and safety & security. We partner with customers to achieve ambitious goals, leveraging the power of light for advancement in health, safety, and the environment.

With more than 200 employees worldwide, including in the US, Europe, and Asia, we leverage the wealth of knowledge from a diverse and multidisciplinary team, which drives our growth and high performance. Ocean Optics is a subsidiary of Halma plc, an international market leader in safety, health, and environmental technology.

ABOUT THE PERKS

Ocean Optics offers a comprehensive compensation package and health and wellness benefits. Also, as a member of the Halma Group of companies (www.halma.com), our employees enjoy excellent career development, networking, and advancement opportunities worldwide.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Ocean Optics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Total Rewards: This is how we LIVE Ocean

Ocean combines international reach with meaningful local total rewards packages.

Our People

Our people make up the DNA of our business, they are building blocks of unlocking endless possibilities as Instigators of the Possible by collaborating with a global team of highly talented individuals.

World-Wide Impact

Contribute to projects that have real-world applications and make a difference in various industries. We are committed to innovation and excellence, empowering our customers to achieve optimal results and drive advancements in their respective fields.

Be Your Authentic Self

At Ocean Optics we celebrate how each person brings their authentic self to life. Whether shining as an individual or as part of a team, the possibilities are endless.

Part of the Halma Group

Excellent networking and advancement opportunities worldwide! Halma is a group of small to medium-sized companies addressing some of the major challenges of our times.

Best Place to Work

Ocean Optics has earned recognition as a Best Place to Work in New Yorkand was named one of theOrlando Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.

About us

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