Senior Electrical Engineer (Instrumentation)
Our direct client, a global leader in optical instrumentation, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their expanding R&D team and take ownership of the electrical design lifecycle for innovative optical technology products.
Location: Wakefield, MA (Hybrid – Local or Nearby Candidates Preferred)
Salary: Up to $160K
Status: US Citizens / Green Card holders only
Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Reports To: CTO
What You’ll Do:
* Own electrical design for both legacy and next-gen optical products
* Design schematics for PCBs with features like:
o Stepper/servo motor control, laser diode control, CANbus, UART, displays, microcontrollers
* Lay out and troubleshoot circuit boards, guide through CE certification
* Interface with production and clients, contribute to custom product development
* Document schematics, work instructions, and configuration control for electrical designs
Must-Have Skills:
* Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
* 5+ years in schematic design and PCB layout
* Strong hands-on testing skills – soldering, using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers
* Experience with:
o Motion control electronics (servo, stepper)
o Display interfaces & embedded communication protocols (UART, CANbus)
o Cable harness design
Nice-to-Haves:
* Firmware or PC application development (for board testing)
* Familiarity with FPGAs
* Knowledge of EMI mitigation / CE certification process
Why This Role?
* Work directly with the CTO on mission-critical and custom designs
* Join a growing company with 25–30M in revenue and nearly 100 employees
* Contribute to cutting-edge optical product development used globally
* Strong leadership, tight-knit team, and career advancement opportunities
Interested or know someone who fits this profile? Send resumes to Yash@somersetusa.net
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