R&D Analog Hardware System Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas area; applicants must be living in and authorized to work in the United States. Up to 10% travel is required, including some international travel; international relocation is not available.

Company

hirify.global develops and supplies technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, modify, maintain, and enhance analog and digital electronics for MAXUM process gas chromatographs.
• Develop process instrument detectors, interface modules, processing functions, displays, network devices, and associated systems.
• Coordinate with software developers on embedded solution design and testing.
• Manage product lifecycle activities and introduce new designs into production with design integrity and manufacturability.
• Guide electrical safety, EMC, and environmental certification and help set new directions for the gas chromatograph product line.
• Lead small design teams and collaborate with local, remote, and international colleagues.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in hardware/system design.
• Specialization in system-level design of highly sensitive measurement or process instruments or similarly complex systems incorporating analog measurements.
• Experience with analog, digital PCB, and FPGA design, including PCB layout, prototyping, troubleshooting, and electronic PCB manufacturing.
• Experience designing electronics for hazardous areas, including Intrinsic Safety, NRTL, IECEx, and ATEX.
• BSEE from an accredited university program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present thorough analyses and reports for internal documentation and safety certification.
• Ability to work independently, recognize opportunities, propose projects, and implement results.
• Good understanding of physics and mechanical, non-electrical aspects of products and their applications.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen if offered employment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Altium, Protel, or similar schematic and PCB design tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, materials, fluid and heat flow, physics, or chemistry.
• Cross-disciplinary experience in electrical, mechanical, physics, or chemistry domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, challenging work environment focused on innovation and professional development.
• Full-time employment with a wage and benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match and company-funded pension.
• Work involves collaboration with local, remote, and international teams.