Careers at Magnitude Instruments

Mechatronics Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Do you love solving problems, working with your hands, and building cool things? If so, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Mechatronics Technician to join our team of innovators, tinkerers, and problem-solvers. In this role, you'll work on cutting-edge automation systems, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and bring ideas to life through hands-on fabrication and assembly. Whether it’s wiring up a new transient absorption spectrometer, designing new solutions in CAD, or machining a custom part, you’ll be at the heart of making things work.

If you thrive on fixing, creating, and improving mechanical and electronic systems—while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment—this is the job for you! Join us and turn your passion for technology into exciting real-world solutions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble cutting-edge electro-mechanical systems using a variety of hand and power tools—turning components into fully functional, high-tech creations.
• Modify and fabricate parts using precision equipment like end mills, drill presses, belt sanders, and band saws to ensure every piece fits perfectly.
• Bring systems to life by wiring electro-mechanical components according to detailed wire diagrams, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Keep our designs up to date by adjusting procedures and bills of materials to reflect the latest product enhancements.
• Inspect incoming parts with a keen eye, ensuring they meet strict specifications before they become part of our innovative systems.
• Work hands-on with PCBs—assembling and soldering them to create the electronic backbone of our products.
• Conduct detailed quality checks to ensure every product meets our high standards before it reaches the customer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A certificate, diploma, or degree in electro-mechanical engineering technology or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assembly and/or quality control in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and schematics, including wiring diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on work and a willingness to learn new skills.
  

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.
• If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and other prescribed best practices/industry standards.

The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting. The individual must constantly talk, hear, stand, or sit for extended periods while using a computer, telephone, or other productivity devices to communicate with other personnel and conduct business. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Individuals frequently use their hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, squat, turn, twist, and smell. The individual must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds and/ routinely (several times a week is likely) lift, carry, push, pull, and/or maneuver up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

On a frequent and routine basis, this job also requires the individual to be physically present in a light industrial, temperature-controlled, air-filtered manufacturing area to communicate with others and conduct business. The noise levels in the facility can also vary widely in different regions, and specific workspace restrictions are also possible. Occasional sitting, standing, moving forwards/backward/side-to-side, and working around machinery and moving parts is possible; exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible.

Site conditions will dictate the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, a protective smock, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Competitive paid time off and holidays

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Magnitude Instruments is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and invites you to review EEO is the Law.  If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need special assistance or accommodation, please send an email with your request to careers@maginsts.com, provide your contact information, and let us know the nature of your request.

Magnitude Instruments reserves the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting without notice or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you a passionate Software Engineer looking to push the boundaries of scientific discovery? At Magnitude Instruments, we're searching for an innovative and highly skilled engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge software solutions for our advanced research instrumentation. In this role, you'll design, implement, and optimize software that powers high-performance scientific tools, seamlessly handling large datasets and interfacing with precision hardware.

We're looking for a problem-solver with expertise in C++ and Python, some experience with MATLAB, and a strong understanding of embedded systems development. If you thrive in both independent and collaborative technical environments and are eager to shape the future of scientific instrumentation, we want to hear from you!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, refine, and optimize high-performance software solutions that drive cutting-edge scientific instrumentation, including transient absorption spectrometers.
• Design and implement advanced real-time data acquisition and processing algorithms to ensure seamless and accurate research outcomes.
• Work closely with embedded systems and hardware components, creating smooth, high-performance interactions between software and precision instrumentation.
• Partner with hardware engineers, scientists, and key stakeholders to enhance system capabilities and push the limits of scientific discovery.
• Build intuitive and responsive GUI applications that empower researchers to interact effortlessly with complex instrumentation.
• Validate software performance through rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and hands-on debugging with scientific instruments.
• Enhance code efficiency, reliability, and scalability, ensuring our software remains robust and ready for next-generation research challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in C++ with experience in real-time or embedded development.
• Knowledge of Python for scripting or data analysis.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, device drivers, and hardware-software integration.
• 3+ years of software development experience, with a preference for embedded systems development.
• 3+ years of experience developing software for scientific instruments, sensors, or data acquisition systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization in C++.
• Low-level hardware programming experience, including working directly with microcontrollers, memory management, and hardware interfacing.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively manage priorities to align with company goals.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with MATLAB (preferred but not required).
• Experience creating plotting functions for data analysis
• Background in physics, chemistry, engineering, or computer science with some experience with spectroscopy

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.
• If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and other prescribed best practices/industry standards.
• Site conditions will dictate the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, a protective smock, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Competitive paid time off and holidays

CLICK BELOW TO APPLY:

Magnitude Instruments is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and invites you to review EEO is the Law.  If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need special assistance or accommodation, please send an email with your request to careers@maginsts.com, provide your contact information, and let us know the nature of your request.

Magnitude Instruments reserves the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting without notice or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.