Senior Electrical Engineer

Danaher Corporation

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On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
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Full-time
Posted
14 days ago
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Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator focused on biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Engineer

The Sr. Electrical Engineer joins the BioDiscovery R&D Engineering team to architect, design, integrate, and sustain electrical subsystems for complex life science instrumentation. This role involves owning the electrical design of instrument subsystems, including analog and digital circuitry, power distribution, motor and actuator control, and safety-related functions. You will translate user needs into schematics, multilayer printed circuit board designs, and interface specifications while building and testing prototypes. Key responsibilities include performing board bring-up, root-cause analysis, and design verification using laboratory instrumentation. Required technical skills include mixed-signal circuit design, FPGA and CPLD design using VHDL or Verilog, and proficiency with Altium Designer and SOLIDWORKS. You will utilize communication interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, and Ethernet to solve technical problems in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

What does a Electrical Engineer earn in California?

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What you'll do

  • Own the electrical design of instrument subsystems including analog/digital circuitry, power distribution, and motor control.
  • Translate user needs into electrical architecture, schematics, PCB designs, and interface specifications.
  • Build and test prototypes while performing board bring-up and system integration.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for manufacturing and field issues.
  • Perform design verification using laboratory instrumentation and structured problem-solving methods.
  • Develop FPGA and CPLD-based logic using VHDL or Verilog for complex instrumentation.
  • Execute risk assessments and design reviews in partnership with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Support product release and sustaining engineering through complete design documentation and verification plans.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience developing electrical components for complex electromechanical products.
  • Proficiency in mixed-signal circuit design, schematic capture, multilayer PCB development, power electronics, and motor or actuator control.
  • Proficiency with sensors and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, CAN, or Ethernet.
  • Hands-on experience with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
  • Hands-on experience with SOLIDWORKS for mechanical packaging and electrical-mechanical integration reviews.
  • Hands-on proficiency with FPGA and CPLD design using VHDL or Verilog, including logic simulation and hardware debugging.
  • Experience in life science, medical, or laboratory automation within an ISO-aligned quality system (preferred).

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