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Electrical Engineer

Picarro, Inc
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Posted
18 days ago
Department
2100 - Eng - Analyzers
Salary
$110K to $120K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and debugging electronics
  • Strong fundamentals in circuit analysis and electronics (analog, digital, mixed-signal)
  • Demonstrated experience with board bring-up, prototyping, soldering/rework, and hardware debugging
  • Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium preferred)
  • Comfortable using lab equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, power supplies)
Nice to have
  • Precision analog / low-noise design experience
  • Power architecture experience
  • Experience with embedded hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
  • EMC/EMI and compliance awareness
  • Experience in regulated or high-reliability products
What the job really is

The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, and troubleshoot custom electronics for a Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy product. Responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, testing, and supporting production. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure instrument functionality and reliability.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
  • Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • 401K
Things to weigh
  • Position is primarily onsite in Santa Clara, CA
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Base salary range is provided, but may vary based on experience and qualifications
  • Technical stack includes a mix of analog and digital electronics, which may appeal to those interested in precision instrumentation
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