Purpose: Design and develop electronics for advanced scientific instrumentation systems (e.g., mass spectrometers), with a focus on low-noise analog performance, mixed-signal integration, and high-reliability operation.

This role involves ownership of electronics across the full product lifecycle — from concept and design through validation, manufacturing, and sustaining — in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Design and optimize low-noise analog and mixed-signal circuits for high-sensitivity measurement systems, including:

Signal conditioning and analog front‑end design

Grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation

ADC/DAC interfacing and data acquisition chains

Perform design, simulation, and validation of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuits, ensuring performance in low‑level signal environments (uV–mV range)

Lead or contribute to system‑level design decisions, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and supply constraints

Conduct design verification and validation (DVT), including lab testing, debugging, and root‑cause analysis of complex hardware issues

Support product sustaining activities, including:

Component obsolescence management

Design updates and engineering changes

Field issue investigation and resolution

Collaborate closely with scientists, mechanical engineers, firmware developers, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver robust system solutions

Develop and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, test procedures, and validation reports





Contribute to the development of current technologies and architectures for next‑generation instrumentation systems

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline (advanced degree considered an asset)

Minimum 5+ years of experience in hardware design, preferably in instrumentation, medical devices, or scientific equipment

Required Technical Experience

Strong analog and mixed‑signal design experience, particularly involving:

Low‑level signal acquisition (uV–mV range)

High‑impedance and low‑noise circuits

Analog/digital interfacing (ADC/DAC systems)

Proven ability to design systems where sensitive analog signals coexist with digital electronics, including:

Layout partitioning and grounding strategies

Noise mitigation and signal integrity techniques

Hands‑on experience with:

PCB design (Altium, OrCAD, etc.)

Circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, LTspice)

Lab debugging and measurement (oscilloscope, DMM, spectrum analyzer)

Strong experience in troubleshooting PCBAs and system‑level hardware issues

Knowledge of EMI/EMC design practices and compliance requirements

Understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFT, and production support

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, especially in ambiguous or complex situations

Ability to make engineering trade‑offs considering performance, cost, risk, and timeline

Comfortable working in a hands‑on lab environment for testing and debugging

Effective communication skills for collaboration across cross‑functional teams

Ability to work independently while also contributing to team‑based development

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📌 Senior Electronics Design Engineer – GC/LC (Woodbridge, CAN) (Ontario)
🏢 PerkinElmer
📍 Ontario