Associate Electrical Engineer

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism , innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Associate Electrical Engineer Niwot, CO

Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for cleanroom contamination monitoring. With more than 60 patents, we create the technology that enables our customers to make fact-based decisions, improve process yields and comply with ever-changing regulatory requirements.

The Role

To continue and accelerate our growth, we are looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to perform work in R & D, production and customer support requiring engineering knowledge of science and art. Work requires originality and judgment in the independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Individual is recognized as fully competent in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or functional areas of assignments. Works with other engineers, technical support, scientific and production staff in team efforts that require supervision of some of the technical support staff as well as working cooperatively with the other team members.

Specific Job Duties

• Development and testing of opto-mechanical particle counting benches.

• Act as member of a cross-functional team to develop particle counters.

• Prepare specifications, statements of work and requirements documentation.

• Build and test prototypes.

• Create design documentation.

• Develop, execute and document test plans.

• Prepare and participate in design reviews and presentations generated thereof.

• Interface with Production and Service to debug and troubleshoot problems.

• Work with Production to update and improve calibration and production procedures and documentation.

• Generate customer, service and production documentation as required.

• Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned as required.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required

• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams

• Experience with design of opto-electronics and lasers

• Proficient using analog circuit simulators such as SPICE

• Experience with high sensitivity analog design

• Experience with writing design and test documentation

• Ability to perform electronic hardware troubleshooting on both new and legacy designs

• Proficient with schematic capture

• Experience with Mentor DX designer is preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The Details

Location This is an in-office position 90% 100% of the time. The remainder of the time you may work from home. These percentages are targets with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the managers expectations for the position. The location of this position is in Boulder, CO, moving to Niwot, CO in 2025. Relocation may be offered for this role, but local candidates will receive first consideration.

2025 Benefits At-a-Glance

Our benefit package is provided through our parent company, Spectris.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Flexible Spending Account

• Onsite Wellness Clinic (Colorado Employees)

Pay Range

$75000 116000 depending upon experience

How we determine what we pay (compensation philosophy)

Particle Measuring Systems determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for the Boulder, Colorado area. We will evaluate external equity, which is the relative marketplace job worth of jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we make competitive offers between the minimum and the midpoint of the range. There may be times when we will offer above the midpoint. The decision to do so will be based on the applicants level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and the compensation rates of the employees within the company doing the same position.

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.