Electronic Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Electronic Engineer to take technical ownership of electrical and electronic design activities for the development and modification of laboratory instruments.

In this role, you will be handling the electrical design process from analyzing existing systems and translating requirements into design concepts to implementation and system integration. You will contribute your expertise in embedded systems, control systems, sensors, and PCB design to develop reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance solutions.

Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will drive technical problem-solving, support continuous improvement, and contribute to the development of innovative laboratory automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the electrical and electronic design activities for new product development and modifications of existing laboratory instruments.
• Analyze system architectures, product requirements, and existing designs to develop suitable technical concepts and solutions.
• Define, evaluate, and implement electrical design concepts, considering system integration, functionality, interfaces, reliability, and cost.
• Design and develop printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Altium Designer.
• Apply knowledge of embedded systems, control systems, sensors, and hardware architecture to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Support hardware integration, troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis of complex technical issues.
• Develop and maintain clear technical specifications, design documentation, engineering reports, and other relevant documents.
• Analyze, interpret, and present technical information, design decisions, and proposed solutions to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of electrical designs throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to simplify product designs, improve functionality, optimize technical performance, and reduce costs.
• Contribute to design-to-cost initiatives and the continuous improvement of hardware engineering methods, standards, and best practices.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and engineering approaches to enhance product development.
• Apply appropriate programming skills to support engineering activities, testing, debugging, and system integration.
• Take initiative and responsibility for technical decisions and assigned deliverables while ensuring alignment with project objectives and development processes.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree or university degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in electrical or electronic engineering, particularly in instrument, system, or module development.
• Experience in laboratory instrumentation or laboratory automation is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical design, hardware development, system integration, and technical problem-solving.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic design engineering for automated laboratory devices.
• Experience with embedded systems, control systems, sensors, and hardware architecture.
• Proficiency in PCB design using Altium Designer.
• Basic to intermediate programming experience in languages such as Lua, Python, and C++.
• Strong understanding of system design, including concept development, integration, and design-to-cost principles.
• Ability to analyze hardware architectures, evaluate interfaces, and translate requirements into practical design solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to investigate complex technical problems and identify root causes.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and apply new technologies and engineering methodologies.
• Good understanding of product development processes and their practical implementation.
• Strong technical documentation, analytical, and presentation skills.

Language and Communication

• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
• Confidence in presenting and explaining technical solutions to engineering teams and relevant stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional education or training in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Knowledge or training in design-to-cost methodologies.
• Experience developing cost-effective electronic solutions for complex laboratory instruments.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and moderation skills, with the ability to facilitate technical discussions and align engineering teams.
• Positive attitude and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Flexible, curious, and motivated to learn and adopt new technologies.
• Target-oriented, independent, efficient, and reliable.
• Strong technical interest, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Comfortable performing routine engineering tasks while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Committed to continuous learning, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You Can Expect

To have the opportunity to influence the electrical design of advanced laboratory instruments & contribute to technical decisions. This role offers scope to apply your expertise in electronic design and system integration while helping develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for laboratory automation.