INSTRUMENT ENGINEER - Staff Engineer

About American Magnetics, Inc.:

American Magnetics, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in superconducting magnet design and manufacturing and in cryogenic level instrumentation. Located in Oak Ridge, TN for over 50 years, our instruments and magnet systems are used in research labs and universities worldwide.

Position Summary:

The Instrument Engineering Group Staff Engineer performs engineering work in the initial planning and design phases of instrumentation and control products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform studies and technical activities to arrive at the most cost effective, reliable technical solution for new and existing products
• Design instrumentation and control product hardware and generate engineering documentation including schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs
• Work as part of the company engineering team in coordinated development efforts and participate in product design specification reviews
• Build prototype products and assist in transition of new products from R&D to instrument production
• Create manufacturing test procedures and documentation and perform tasks necessary to support instrument production
• Execute verification and validation testing of production products
• Identify alternate sources for obsolete parts and create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as required

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Physics, or related field
• Experience with analog / digital / mixed-signal circuit design and microcontroller-based instrumentation
• Proficient with schematic capture, PCB design tools, and lab test equipment
• Ability to read and create detailed engineering documentation and test procedures
• Familiarity with cryogenic instrumentation, low-noise sensor interfaces, or superconducting magnet controls preferred
• Strong problem-solving, hands-on prototyping, and team collaboration skills
• Must be able to work on-site in Oak Ridge, TN

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company percentage match
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career growth in a stable, technology-driven company

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered.

Work Location: In person