Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Mesa Labs is passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world. We offer competitive wages, including potential bonus opportunities, equity awards, commission, and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position. Base Compensation Range: $116K - $126K. In addition, you qualify for an annual bonus opportunity of 15% based on company performance and an annual equity award of $10K.

We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees: eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start, tiered medical, dental, and vision insurance options, health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts, company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan), company paid life insurance and AD&D, flexible time off policy, paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year, eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws, 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1, employee wellness and financial assistance resources through Cigna and NY Life, and nine (9) paid company holidays per year.

Our Calibration Solutions portfolio uses the principles of advanced metrology to enable customers to measure and calibrate critical parameters in applications such as Environmental and Process Monitoring, Dialysis, Gas Flow, Air Quality, and Torque Testing.

Job Summary

The Senior Electronic Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing advanced electronic systems, including system architecture, component selection, circuit design, and integration of complex subsystems. This role requires expertise in both analog and digital design, PCB layout, and systems-level engineering. Lead the development of innovative electronic products, optimize existing systems, and mentor junior engineers. Manage projects from initial concept through to production, ensuring that designs meet performance, quality, and cost objectives while complying with regulatory standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

Advanced Circuit Design and System Architecture:

• Lead the design and development of analog and digital circuits, power systems, and signal processing subsystems for complex products.
• Define system-level architecture and component selection for electronic systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Develop and validate circuit designs, from initial concept through simulation, prototyping, testing, and integration.
• Design and implement complex control systems, including microcontrollers, DSPs (digital signal processors), and FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays), as required for product functionality.

PCB Design and Layout Oversight:

• Lead and mentor the PCB design process, ensuring that layouts are optimized for signal integrity, manufacturability, and thermal management.
• Review and approve PCB designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., IPC-2221) and internal design guidelines.
• Oversee the entire PCB development lifecycle, including schematic capture, layout, review, and prototyping.
• Perform simulations (e.g., thermal, electromagnetic, signal integrity) to validate PCB design before mass production.

Prototyping and Integration:

• Oversee the prototyping and testing of new designs, ensuring that the systems perform as intended in real-world conditions.
• Lead the integration of new electronic components and subsystems into larger, complex systems.
• Develop test plans, protocols, and procedures for hardware validation, performance testing, and debugging of prototypes.
• Work closely with mechanical, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with other system components.

Mentorship and Team Leadership:

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow in their roles and develop strong design skills.
• Lead design reviews and technical discussions, ensuring that all engineering solutions meet design objectives and are of the highest quality.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging the team to explore creative solutions and continuous improvements in design processes.
• Lead cross-functional teams to address design challenges and ensure the successful execution of complex engineering projects.

Project Management and Technical Leadership:

• Take ownership of major design projects, from initial planning and concept through to final implementation and production.
• Coordinate with project managers and other departments (e.g., manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to ensure timely delivery of design solutions.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, resource plans, and risk management strategies to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, key milestones, and potential risks.

Design Validation and Testing:

• Lead the creation of comprehensive test plans for new designs and modifications, ensuring alignment with product requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee the testing of prototypes and production units to verify functional performance, compliance with industry standards, and quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues during design, testing, and production, applying root cause analysis and resolving design defects or failures.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, implementing best practices and leveraging new technologies to enhance product performance and efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements to ensure that our designs remain cutting-edge and compliant.