Electrical Engineer - Production Automation
Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer

This job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test, measurement and data analytics industry. You will be a strong contributor collaborating closely with colleagues from various business functions.

At HBK, we live up to our three values: Be True, Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity - it's how we win for stakeholders, the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises - to ourselves and others. Finally, we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.

The Position

As a member of our multidisciplinary Production Automation team, you'll contribute to designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated testing systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering team to define testing requirements and ensure alignment with quality standards.
  
• Test Fixture PCB Design: Design, analyze, and debug test fixture PCBs, considering signal integrity and component reliability.
  
• System Implementation: Integrate the test fixture into our testing setup for seamless functionality across product lines.
  
• Test Program Creation and Modification: Develop and modify test programs to ensure efficient and reliable testing processes.
  
• Maintenance and Optimization: Regular checks and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and improve system reliability.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  
• Demonstrated experience with PCB layout and design
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years experience working with PCB layout tools, such as Altium
  
• Ability to create, read, interpret, and debug schematics
  
• Comfortable using PCB testing and debugging equipment, such as DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.
  
• Familiarity with Python/LabVIEW/TestStand automation software, a plus
  
• Experience with 3D modeling software, such as Autodesk Inventor, as well as 3D printing
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
  

Benefits

• 401(k) plan, PTO, EAP, among other benefits.
  
• Optional health care plans including medical, dental, vision, life with wellness incentive program
  
• On-site gym with Rogue rack, free weights, rowing erg, dip and pullup bars, treadmill etc.
  
• Showers and lockers
  
• Complimentary Friday bagels from local bakery
  
• Complimentary EV charging
  

One Company - HBK

MicroStrain is a leading developer of inertial sensors and wireless instrumentation systems based just outside Burlington Vermont. For over 35 years MicroStrain sensors have been used in many applications, including mobile robotics and precision agriculture.

As of September 19, 2023, MicroStrain was integrated into Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer (HBK), a long-established brand in sensing systems.

On 1st of January 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged their activities into a new company called HBK (Hottinger, Brüel & Kjær). With more than 3,000 employees worldwide and production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China and Portugal and presence in 80 countries, HBK becomes a leading global powerhouse.

Both companies currently operate within the Test and Measurement segment of Spectris, the productivity-enhancing instrumentation and controls company.

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