Electronics Engineer - Microscope Production
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
Overview
Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.
Today, worldwide more than 11,000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.
The Bruker AXS-EM division is looking for an Electronic Engineer to contrubute to the production of electron microscopes in Kirkland, WA. This position will report to the Operations Teams.
Responsibilities
- Day to Day sustaining of the Electronics Production Line in Kirkland.
- Serve as first line troubleshooting of technical problems on the production floor, including final check before deploying to the product
- Creating and maintaining process work instructions, fixture drawings, and other documentation
- Advocate for Design for Manufacturability at the site.
- Coordinate the new product introduction (NPI) and ramp-up of products and parts in cooperation with R&D, assembly, testing, purchasing, and planning teams.
- Document existing assembly processes and procedures and continuously improve documents to increase production efficiency.
- Maintain overall electronics production line quality through tracking Yield, Scrap, and Nonconformities.
- Participate in Material Review Boards
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Discipline
- Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics
- At least two years of experience in a R&D and/or Manufacturing environment
- Strong self-management and drive to get things done
- Strong hands-on problem-solving drive
- Quick learner and willing to become an expert in a new field
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with KiCAD or other electronics CAD software
- Knowledge of ERP systems. SAP knowledge is an advantage but not a requirement.
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Experience in product launch and ramp-up of new products
At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $70,200 and $125,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.
Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.