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But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!\nOur winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.\nAs an R&D Analog Hardware System Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of electronics design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of MAXUM process Gas Chromatographs (GCs). You will work with a cross-functional team, reporting to the R&D hardware manager.\nIn this role you will -\nDevelop process instrument detectors, interface modules, processing functions, displays, network devices and associated systems.\nDesign, develop, test and modify complex analog and digital electronic printed circuit boards and modules for process analyzers (new and existing product lines).\nCoordinate with software development group for design and test of embedded solutions.\nSuccessfully manage product lifecycle activities and introduce new designs into production, ensuring design integrity, manufacturability, and seamless execution throughout the product lifecycle. \nGuide certification of the electrical portions of the product (safety, EMC, environmental).\nHelps set new directions for the GC product.\nLead small design teams.\nExpectations -\nCandidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who can work with a high level of independence without day-to-day direction while staying closely connected with a local/remote/international team. Individual must be able to communicate effectively via e-mail, phone and remote meeting platforms (MS Teams).\nThe Maxum Gas Chromatograph is a complex instrument that has many functions such as low-level measurements, pressure control, temperature control as well as digital processing on multiple processors and digital communication. The person in this role is responsible for all these electronic functions. However, it is recognized that the key skill is a deep understanding, experience, and preference of analog circuits.\nSpecial Requirements -\nSpecialization in system level design of highly sensitive measurement or process instruments or systems with similar complexity. Must have experience with equipment that strongly incorporates analog measurements.\nInnovative ability in analog, digital PCB and FPGA design.\nHands on experience with design, PCB layout, prototyping, troubleshooting and manufacturing of electronic printed circuit boards.\nElectronics design for Hazardous area. i.e. Intrinsic Safety, NRTL, IECEx and ATEX.\nAdditional Skills -\nFamiliarity with Altium/Protel design or similar schematic/PCB tools.\nExperience in FPGA design\nKnowledge in mechanical engineering (materials, fluid/heat flow) or physics/chemistry a plus.\nCross disciplined in electrical, mechanical and physics/chemistry.\nGeneral Requirements -\n10+ years of experience in Hardware/System Design.\nBSEE from an accredited university program. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills. \nMust be able to write and present very thorough analysis and reports for internal documentation as well as for safety certification.\nAbility to recognize opportunities, propose a project, and implement the result.\nGood understanding of physics and mechanical (non-electrical) aspects of a product and its application.\nUp to 10% travel required, some of it may be international.\nThe position will be primarily in the Houston, Texas area.\nWe Offer\nWe offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.\nPlease note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.\nThis position is not available for internation relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.\nWhere everything works together\nValmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna\nValmet is an equal opportunity employer. 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