Full-Time

Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

PCB Fabrication & Product Development

Updated on 9/16/2026

Ludlum Measurements

Ludlum Measurements

Radiation detection instruments

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No H1B Sponsorship

Sweetwater, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing & Process Engineering (1)
Required Skills
ISO 9001
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • At least 3 years of engineering experience in electronic product development, PCB manufacturing, or related industries.
  • Experience with PCB fabrication, assembly, and testing processes.
  • Understanding of PCB materials, multilayer board construction, surface-mount technology, and through-hole assembly methods.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
  • Experience troubleshooting manufacturing and product performance issues.
  • Proficiency with engineering software such as Altium Designer, AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineers, Production Managers, and Quality Control to integrate mechanical systems with electronic assemblies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Support the design, development, and manufacturing of electronic and electromechanical systems from concept through production.
  • Support PCB fabrication processes, including material selection, stack-up design, panelization, and design-for-manufacturing reviews.
  • Support new product introduction activities and transition designs from development to production.
  • Troubleshoot PCB assemblies, electronic systems, and manufacturing issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Work with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supply chain teams to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Work directly with Electronic Technicians to review First Pass Yield data, investigate problems, and perform root cause analysis.
  • Perform prototype development and validation.
  • Handle, inspect, and provide design-team feedback on PCBs in accordance with electrostatic and applicable IPC standards.
  • Manage documentation and engineering changes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC-2221.
  • Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles.
  • Experience with embedded systems, controls, sensors, or power electronics.
  • Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001.
  • Experience working directly with PCB fabrication houses and contract manufacturers.
  • Working knowledge of Lean TPS manufacturing.
  • Experience with pick-and-place, reflow, flying probe testing, Automated Optical Inspection, and Ball Grid Array X-ray inspection methods.
  • Knowledge of IPC J-STD-001.

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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