What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at GEOKON?
Company Description
GEOKON is a global leader in geotechnical instrumentation and data acquisition systems, trusted on major civil and mining infrastructure projects across six continents. From tunnels deep underground to bridges towering above, our technology provides critical data to assess the conditions of vital infrastructure.
Join the Innovators Behind the World's Most Trusted Geotechnical Instruments
As we expand the boundaries of what's possible in wireless data acquisition, GEOKON is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for innovation and reliability. This role is pivotal in driving the next generation of low-power embedded systems and advanced sensor technologies. If you’re excited by the challenge of developing rugged, high-reliability electronics that perform in the toughest environments on Earth, we want to hear from you.
Overview:
As GEOKON advances its wireless data acquisition systems, the company is in pursuit of a professional with proficiency in low-power embedded computing and sensor development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mixed-signal, low-power embedded systems related to data acquisition systems.
- Oversee the creation of PCB designs, ensuring manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and performance.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of projects, such as technology selection and long-term planning.
- Produce hardware specifications, design documents, and test procedures.
- Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Lead the validation and verification of hardware designs through testing, simulation, and hands-on experimentation.
- Investigate new technologies and methodologies to enhance product performance or development processes.
- Assess existing products for possible improvements, enhancements or cost reduction
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing leadership in both technical and process-driven tasks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or related electronics field.
- 5 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including team management, mentorship, and fostering collaboration within engineering teams.
- Proficiency in low-power hardware design and test equipment.
- Solid understanding of data processing concepts, regression, and metrology.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Proficient using Altium Designer for schematic capture, layout a plus.
- Familiarity with simulation tools for circuit analysis and validation.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and an understanding of PCB assembly processes.
- Experience with communication standards and protocols, including EIA-232/485, USB, SPI/I2C.