Electrical Engineer

About the Company

Our company delivers advanced analytical solutions using cutting‑edge technologies, including light, X‑ray, temperature, and pressure, to provide precise measurements across key material properties. Our instruments analyze particle size, shape, and concentration; assess porosity and surface area; determine structural and elemental composition through XRD, XRF, and LIBS; evaluate catalytic activity and stability; and measure solid density using advanced techniques such as gas adsorption, porosimetry, and pycnometry.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to design precision analog circuits and firmware for advanced analytical instruments. In this role, you will collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary team to solve unique technical challenges and deliver high‑performance, market‑leading products used worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Design precision analog circuits that meet demanding product requirements.

• Capture schematics and perform PCB layout using Altium.

• Support prototype fabrication and assembly of PCBAs.

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and rework prototypes as needed.

• Identify and qualify replacement components for unavailable or end‑of‑life parts.

• Present design reviews and participate in peer reviews of other engineers’ work.

• Develop and maintain firmware, embedded software, and FPGA code.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Strong knowledge of analog circuit design concepts and techniques

• Hands‑on experience in analog circuit development

• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout

• Experience writing firmware in C

• Experience with Verilog

• Strong hands‑on skills in circuit experimentation and debugging

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret datasheets and application notes

• Experience with DC/DC converters, linear regulators, and sensor interfaces

• Proficiency with SPICE or other simulation tools

• Modeling and simulation experience with MATLAB (preferred)

Nice to Have:

• Additional experience with advanced modeling or specialized analog design tools

• Familiarity with FPGA workflows, embedded systems development, or signal processing frameworks

About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps. Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies. 

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery.  Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

We are part of Spectris. Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciApsYour Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.