Electrical Engineer at Kistler Instrument Corp. – Amherst, New York

Electrical Engineer, Buffalo/Amherst

Join Kistler – A Global Leader in Measurement Technology!

At Kistler, we’re revolutionizing industries with our cutting-edge dynamic measurement technology, helping customers optimize products and processes. From automobile development to smart factories, our Swiss-designed sensor solutions are driving the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.

Purpose of the Position

The Electrical Engineer will take full technical ownership of electronics development for Kistler’s sensor and instrumentation product portfolio. This includes schematic design, PCB layout, simulation, prototyping, testing, and compliance for both analog and digital systems.

This role ensures profitable, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing operations by overseeing production, logistics, planning, purchasing, quality, and facility operations. The position drives operational excellence and competitiveness through continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery performance while ensuring production capacity supports regional business growth.

Main Tasks

Electronics Design & Development

Compliance & Certification

Systems, Integration & Collaboration

Project Leadership

Requirements Profile

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field, from an accredited four-year college.4-7 years of experience in instrument design or transducer electronics design.Extensive experience in the design, manufacture, and testing of electronic instrumentation including analog and digital systems.Knowledge of compliance requirements related to restrictions on hazardous substances preferred. RoHS, Reach, PFAS, etcExperience with AS9100 requirements.Familiarity with CAE for circuit synthesis and analysis, Altium preferred.Ability to use Labview and TestStand preferred.Experience in problem identification and corrective action.Good written and verbal communication skills.Strong project management skills.Background in transducer electronics or sensor-based instrumentation a plus.Travel less than 5%Physical Requirements: Ability to sit at a workstation up to 60% of the workday; stand and walk up to 30%; manual dexterity 10%.

Why Kistler?

At Kistler, we value your expertise and offer opportunities for professional growth in a global environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

Join a team that’s shaping the future of measurement technology. We look forward to meeting you!

Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.