Full-Time

Manufacturing Engineer

Updated on 9/17/2026

Ludlum Measurements

Ludlum Measurements

Radiation detection instruments

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Sweetwater, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
SQL
Autodesk Inventor
C#
3D Modeling
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Experience programming programmable logic controllers in an industrial environment.
  • Familiarity with industrial control systems and electrical troubleshooting.
  • Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
  • Ability to read and create schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage projects and resolve technical challenges independently.
  • Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and engineering disciplines through independent research and hands-on application.
Responsibilities
  • Design, build, test, and troubleshoot automated equipment.
  • Develop and maintain machine interfaces and operator control systems.
  • Maintain industrial communication networks and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, MQTT, and serial communications.
  • Install equipment, components, sensors, and wiring on new and existing machines.
  • Develop data acquisition and logging systems for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Support database integration, reporting, and visualization tools.
  • Design and implement electrical panels, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
  • Perform testing, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and software issues in production environments.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and user manuals.
  • Develop solutions for problems across multiple disciplines.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers, technicians, and production personnel to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with BRX, AutomationDirect, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar programmable logic controller platforms.
  • Experience with human-machine interface development.
  • Experience with SQL databases and data collection systems.
  • Experience with SCADA, MES, or industrial reporting systems.
  • Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar programming languages.
  • Experience with industrial Internet of Things applications.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, process controls, temperature control, pressure measurement, and sensor integration.
  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling programs.

Ludlum Measurements is a radiation detection equipment manufacturer. It designs, manufactures, calibrates, and services instruments used to detect and measure ionizing radiation. Its products support health physics, emergency response, border security, research, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications. The company integrates electronics and mechanical engineering with instrument assembly, calibration, quality, technical service, sales, and regulatory documentation. Work spans engineering, electronics, manufacturing, calibration, quality, technical support, service, and sales. The work links scientific instrumentation expertise with day-to-day delivery for radiation monitoring users.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$670K

Headquarters

Sweetwater, Texas

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • The 2025 Ludlum GmbH acquisition expands European distribution and cross-sell opportunities in nuclear safety.
  • August 2026 product pages show active catalog refreshes, including the Model 3005.
  • ANS 2026 exhibitor presence signals continued relevance with nuclear medicine and health physics buyers.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 Embargo claimed 5 TB stolen, including source code and client data.
  • June 2026 Texas filings reported a breach affecting 2,708 to 3,191 people.
  • A prolonged ransomware cleanup risks customer trust, delayed shipments, and procurement exclusions by 2027.

What makes Ludlum Measurements unique

  • Since 1962, Ludlum specialized in radiation detection instruments for regulated nuclear workflows.
  • Its 2025 Ludlum GmbH acquisition added German body contamination and release monitors.
  • Its 2026 product lineup spans GM, scintillation, gas proportional, ion chamber, and neutron detectors.

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