Electrical Design Engineer

This role is for our sister company; Summary of company:Mainline Scientific is a Malvern, Pennsylvania-based bioanalytical technology company, focusing on developing and manufacturing robust and innovative life science instrumentations. 

Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Department: R&D

Report to (title): Director of R&D

Location: Malvern, PA

Supervisory Responsibility: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Required: Yes Occasionally

Expected Hours of Work: (include any mandatory meeting times with time zone) 40 hours a week; M-F 9-5 in office

Requirements

Summary/Objective

We are seeking a talented and innovative Electrical Design Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D) team. This role is crucial in designing and developing cutting-edge analytical life science instrumentation aimed at improving human health and driving scientific discovery. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of electrical, software, mechanical, and application engineers to bring concepts to life and commercialize high-performance instruments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for analytical instruments, ensuring technical and project objectives are met.
• Source and manage procurement of electrical components, maintaining supplier relationships and overseeing prototype builds.
• Perform quality control checks and first-article inspections for electrical components to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards.
• Execute instrument design verification and validation activities, including designing experiments (DOE), developing test cases, and analyzing test data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure scalable production.
• Assist in prototyping and hands-on debugging during the development process.
• Contribute to firmware design and development for embedded systems.
• Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned to support R&D initiatives and company goals.

Qualifications Requirements

• Proficiency with microcontrollers, including experience with tools and technologies like MCS-51, ARM/Cortex, MSP430, etc.
• Experience writing firmware in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, RS-485, I2C, and SPI.
• Proficiency with schematic and PCB design using tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or OrCAD.
• Skilled in using electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Hands-on experience in prototyping, soldering, and debugging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with advanced communication protocols, including USB, TCP/IP, and Bluetooth.
• Knowledge of optical design and its integration into instrumentation.
• Experience developing applications in C++, C#, or similar programming languages.
• Prior experience in designing systems for analytical instruments or medical devices.

Education, License, Certification, or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with ~3+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with ~1+ year of relevant experience.

Tools and Technology Used

• Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook…)

Work Environment & Mental and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position; move; operate and use required equipment; and reach items.
• Ability to move/transport up to 30 lbs., and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to communicate, converse with others, and exchange information

Benefits

Medical (HMO + PPO), Dental, Vision, & employer-paid Basic Life/AD&D + ST Disability

4% Match 401k

PTO: 15 days (vacation/personal days) + 5 sick days + holidays