Electrical Engineer

Business Overview

Asylum Research designs, develops, and manufactures Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs), high precision imaging systems used in a wide range of applications from life science to semiconductors and everything in between.  We are part of a successful global technology company, Oxford Instruments plc, a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for industry and academic research.

 

How we work

We’re committed to being the leading provider of high-tech products and services for the world’s most important industrial and scientific research communities. Our people are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, motivate and retain the very best talent in our sector. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture, where difference is valued and people are recognized for what they deliver and bring to the team.

 

Empowering People to Make a Difference

We don’t wait for change to happen. We enable it. That’s why we aim to create the best working environment and culture for our people to thrive. We share the same goals and value diversity of thought, perspective and experience. With a focus on the ongoing development, engagement and wellbeing of our people, we know we will continue to exceed customer expectations and drive change for the future.

 

About the Opportunity: 

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join us as a key member of our highly technical reseach and development team.  As part of the Oxford Instruments Group, X-ray Technology (XT) is a leading global manufacturer of world class high-performance X-ray sources. Our customers – Industry leaders in X-ray system applications – greatly value the quality, performance, and cost-effective solutions that we provide. Oxford XT products address applications in analysis, spectroscopy, gauging, and imaging. Our portfolios can be adapted to the individual requirements of our customers. They contribute worldwide to new insights and solutions in many areas of science, research, and development.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate in our dynamic and flexible Oxford X-ray Technology R&D team
• Solve complex problems, design, develop, and implement analog-digital circuits and systems for the control and processing of our sealed glass X-ray tubes
• Design solutions for high voltage applications associated with X-ray generation
• Implement and optimize interface solutions for hardware and software controls and automation
• Development of firmware for microprocessor and/or FPGA control
• Support of entire life cycle: from ideation to volume production and obsolescence
• Construct and commission rapid prototyping
• Address Voice of the Customer (VOC)

 

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science (e.g. electrical engineering, physics, chemistry) and several years of work relevant electrical engineering experience
• Working knowledge of PCB layout, circuit design, numerical solutions, and fluent in SW tools such as PADS, Altium, ORCAD, Cadence PSpice, MatLab, Simulink, LabView, LabWindows
• Expertise in reading, editing, and generating circuit diagrams, schematics and circuit mechanicals
• Solid experience using the document control system for engineering change orders, notifications
• Enthusiasm for physical sciences
• Self-driven, emotionally invested, and able to work with diverse teams
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

 

Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected salary for this position is between $115,000 - $130,000.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

 

Oxford Instruments Perks and benefits:

• Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Our 401k program has options for saving both pre- and post-tax dollars for retirement.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO which is accrued each pay period.
• Holidays - We recognize 12 holidays this year.
• In addition to all the standard PTO options, OI proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy.
• Professional Development - OI supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

 

Oxford Instruments is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regar