Full-Time

Mechanical/Electrical Engineer

PCB Fabrication & Product Development

Updated on 8/23/2026

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
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
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.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience collaborating 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.
  • PCB fabrication and assembly knowledge, including pick-and-place, reflow, inspection equipment, flying probe testing, solder reflow, automated optical inspection, and Ball Grid Array X-ray inspection methods.
  • Prototype development and validation.
  • Command of PCB handling, inspection, and electrostatic standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001, with the ability to provide feedback to the design team.
  • Documentation and engineering change management.
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.
  • Review First Pass Yield data with Electronic Technicians to investigate problems and perform root cause analysis.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.

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

  • HWM-400 targets compact clearance monitoring for 150-kilogram loads, updated July 14, 2026.
  • June 2026 Liverpool workshops deepen technician lock-in around repairable products.
  • Model 03-206 mammography test plates expanded 2026 medical-physics sales.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 Texas breach reporting exposed 2,708 residents' Social Security and health insurance data.
  • Breach fallout invites regulator scrutiny, customer trust damage, and class-action pressure through 2027.
  • A second data incident would wreck nuclear-customers' confidence and threaten Ludlum's license-to-operate.

What makes Ludlum Measurements unique

  • Ludlum's Sweetwater and Hamburg footprint spans radiation instruments and clearance monitors.
  • The HWM-400 free release chamber shows end-to-end contamination release tooling, updated July 14, 2026.
  • Ludlum trained customers at IRPA Liverpool in June 2026 on service and repair.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Professional Development Budget