Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer (Solon, OH)

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Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer - Tektronix

Tektronix is seeking qualified candidates for an Entry Level Hardware Design Engineer position. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about electronics design and eager to contribute to the development and support of industry-leading test and measurement solutions.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, enhancing, and sustaining hardware components for Tektronix products. This includes development and maintenance of printed circuit board schematics and layouts for instruments such as Source Measure Units (SMUs), Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Picoammeters, Nanovoltmeters, Switch Matrices, Capacitance-Voltage (CV) Meters, Pulse Meters, Arbitrary Waveform Generators (ARBs), and integrated systems like the 4200A-SCS Parameter Analyzer.

This role is part of the Sustaining Engineering team, which focuses on Continuous Engineering Support (CES). Engineers in this team ensure the long-term reliability, manufacturability, and performance of Tektronix products by resolving design issues, supporting legacy platforms, and implementing enhancements based on customer feedback and evolving technology standards.

You will collaborate closely with customers, product marketing, applications engineers, technical writers, and audit engineers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet real-world needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to execute assigned development and sustaining tasks.

• Participate in setting and achieving project and product schedule goals.

• Design for maintainability, manufacturability, usability, and overall product quality.

• Work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.

• Solve complex engineering problems using creative and practical approaches.

• Create and maintain modern, transferable design documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Analog and digital circuit design for precision instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, SMUs, DMMs, waveform generators).

• Experience with low-noise, high-accuracy measurement systems, including signal conditioning and filtering.

• Understanding of measurement accuracy, error budgets, and calibration techniques.

• Familiarity with A/D and D/A converters, low-current and low-voltage design, and power supply regulation.

• Knowledge of transmission line theory, impedance matching, and high-speed signal integrity.

• Experience designing hardware for test and measurement instruments used in R&D, manufacturing, and diagnostics.

• Understanding of system-level architecture, including timing, synchronization, and communication protocols (e.g., USB, Ethernet, GPIB, LXI).

• Ability to define and optimize block diagrams, signal paths, and measurement performance.

• Ability to interface with embedded software, instrument drivers, and automation frameworks.

• Programming experience in C/C++, Python, or Lua for hardware control and test automation.

• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments and scripting for data acquisition and analysis.

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Tektronix

Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what's possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix - join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 52,200.00 - 96,900.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.