Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

Hamilton Storage provides automation solutions to customers in life science and clinical research. The company develops modular, scalable systems that automate sample storage, management, and processing. Hamilton provides all the benefits of advanced automation without the complexity associated with installing, operating, and maintaining large‑scale custom systems. Acquired in 2007, Hamilton Storage is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA with R&D facilities in Franklin, MA and Bonaduz, Switzerland.

The decentralized R&D organization benefits both production and marketing and allows Hamilton to stay close to local markets and respond quickly to market needs.

Electrical Engineer – R&D

• Generate circuit board schematics in Cadence OrCAD or equivalent tools such as Mentor Graphics; 1 to 2 years of professional‑level experience are desired.
• Apply engineering knowledge to the design of electrical systems.
• Digital, analog, mixed‑signal circuit design, including selection and sizing of transformers and power supplies.
• Work with a range of automation components:
  • Stepper and linear motors, associated drives and encoders
  • Air/pneumatic controls, contractors, relays, alarms, sensors, switches
  • Barcode readers, cameras, networking and other communication devices
• Circuit board layout skills are not required, but must be able to generate layout requirements for external vendors and review design outputs.
• Evaluate systems to determine electrical requirements.
• Select appropriate components to fill system requirements.
• Use computer‑assisted engineering software (AutoCAD) to perform engineering tasks.
• Prepare documentation for transfer of system to manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot fieldbus communication and power distribution issues.
• Source replacement components for discontinued electronic items.
• Support service department as needed.
• Provide quality assurance for ongoing projects.
• Keep current with the latest technical innovations in electrical engineering.
• Travel is required.

• Experience with OrCAD or similar circuit board layout tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Solid Works, Draftsight).
• Willing to take ownership of assigned tasks and take them to completion.
• Familiarity with computer hardware and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Working knowledge of a programming language (e.g., C, C++, Visual Basic, Pascal, HTML).
• Troubleshooting of electrical circuits/components using a digital multimeter, oscilloscope, and power meters.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or comparable field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field.

• Experience with Solid Works Electrical to generate schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with fieldbus communications.
• Experience with ELMO branded motor drive products.
• Verilog/VHDL knowledge to debug FPGA/CPLD firmware.
• Understanding of environmental sensors such as thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, humidity sensors, oxygen sensors (4‑20 mA or analog voltage format).
• Refrigeration or similar controls knowledge.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols such as RS‑485/Modbus, Profi
  
  NET, Ether
  
  CAT/TwinCAT, CAN/CANopen.
• Electrical enclosure certifications and ratings such as CE, UL, CSA, NEMA, battery and hazard ratings.

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefit package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more).
• Drug‑free workplace.

It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.