Electronics Manufacturing Design Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is required.
- At least two years of experience in a research and development and/or manufacturing environment is required.
- Familiarity with IPC standards for acceptability and workmanship of printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, and cable/wire harnesses is required.
- Strong self-management and drive to get things done are required.
- A strong hands-on problem-solving drive is required.
- The ability to learn quickly and willingness to become an expert in a new field are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Good spoken and written English is required.
- Sustain the electronics production line in Kirkland on a day-to-day basis.
- Design and update schematics and electronic computer-aided design documents used in production.
- Serve as the first line of troubleshooting for technical problems on the production floor.
- Create and maintain process work instructions, fixture drawings, and other documentation.
- Maintain the bill of materials for electronics components throughout the electron microscope assembly.
- Advocate for design for manufacturability at the site.
- Coordinate new product introduction and product and part ramp-up with research and development, assembly, testing, purchasing, and planning teams.
- Initiate and manage changes to parts and subassemblies to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Document existing assembly processes and procedures and continuously improve documentation to increase production efficiency.
- Work with board houses to develop turnkey solutions for existing electronic boards and assemblies.
- Manage relationships with board houses, including communicating approved changes to parts, subassemblies, and components through change management processes.
- Maintain overall electronics production line quality by tracking yield, scrap, and nonconformities.
- Participate in material review boards.
- Design and/or develop specifications for tools and equipment to improve manufacturing processes.
- Help develop and manage site safety initiatives with the engineering manager and operations manager.
- Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems is preferred; SAP knowledge is an advantage but is not required.
- Experience with KiCad or other electronics computer-aided design software is preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing execution systems is preferred.
- Experience in product launch and ramp-up of new products is preferred.
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume environment is preferred.
About the company
Bruker makes analytical and diagnostic instruments used by researchers and industries. Its products help analyze materials and biological samples to reveal chemical structure, composition, and properties, with notable roots in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology and a broad portfolio beyond that field. The company works by designing and selling instruments such as analytical tools that collect data from samples (for example, signals from nuclei in NMR or other spectroscopic methods) and provide insights to researchers. Bruker differentiates itself through a long history of developing advanced technologies, a focus on innovation in scientific instrumentation, and a global product range serving life sciences, materials science, and environmental analysis, supported by steady investment in research and development. Its goal is to equip researchers and industries with reliable tools to push the boundaries of what is possible in science and discovery.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Billerica, Massachusetts
Founded
1960
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 28, 2026 timsUltra AIP and timsOmni launches deepen proteomics and oligonucleotide workflows.
- August 10, 2026 MIMETAS deal expands Bruker into human-relevant drug discovery models.
- UC Berkeley ordered over $6 million of Bruker NMR systems, delivering 2027 revenue.
What critics are saying
- Bruker’s first-half 2026 organic revenue declined 0.8%, exposing fragile demand recovery.
- Academic spending stayed soft in 2026, while tariffs and currency pressured results.
- If MIMETAS and fusion remain niche, Bruker’s acquisition-heavy strategy destroys capital returns.
What makes Bruker unique
- Bruker owns timsTOF proteomics, NMR, microscopy, and microphysiological systems under one platform.
- Bruker’s August 31 XFlash 7200 FIRE raises SEM-EDS throughput beyond conventional detector designs.
- Bruker’s BEST superconductors supply ITER, Wendelstein 7-X, CERN, and fusion demonstrators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Discounts