Valco Instruments

Title: Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems & Product Development

Location: Houston, TX

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detailed-oriented Electrical Engineer to support the development, testing, certification, and production of electronic products. The ideal candidate will have experience with embedded systems, PCB design, troubleshooting, product support throughout the product lifecycle and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and support electronic hardware and embedded systems.
• Create and maintain PCB schematics and layouts using Altium.
• Develop and troubleshoot embedded firmware (C preferred).
• Test, debug, and validate electrical products using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Support product compliance activities, including CE certification.
• Assist with new product introduction and transfer to manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support existing products.
• Evaluate product lifecycle needs, including redesign and replacement recommendations.
• Review component datasheets and work with electronic component vendors.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and product specifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in related field.
• Experience with embedded systems and embedded C programming.
• Knowledge of PCB schematics and layout design using Altium Designer.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for hardware and firmware.
• Understanding of electronic components, datasheets, and vendor selection.
• Experience with product compliance and certification processes (CE preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Soldering and basic PCB repair skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and new product introductions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Altium Designer experience.
• Embedded C programming.
• Experience with product compliance and certification processes.
• Manufacturing and new product introduction experience.

For over 50 years, Valco Instruments Co. Inc. has been the leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom valves and fittings for precision analytical, biomedical, and biocompatible instrumentation. Our product line also includes a wide range of related products such as pneumatic and electric actuators, tubing and sampling loops, heated enclosures, valve sequence and temperature controllers, gas purifiers, GC detectors, and digital interfaces. Valco Instruments is located in Houston, Texas.

For most of our history, our products have been utilized in medical laboratories. Recent developments in the treatment of cancers and pulmonary diseases indicate that in the future we will play a more central role in the therapeutic area.

Background screen, employment verification and drug test are performed after offer of employment is made.

Valco Instruments Co., Inc. (Valco) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition to federal law requirements, Valco complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Valco expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Valco’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.