Engineer I, Electronics

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.

• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

The Engineer l Electrical will support hardware-specific aspects of electrical design, electronic product development, and product performance testing

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assist in the design of hardware (schematics & PCBAs) while providing ongoing support for technical component-related issues.
• Assist in performing product/prototype design verification tests to ensure compliance with applicable standards (UL/CSA, CE/EMC, FM, etc.) and product specifications.
• Assist in defining production systems test methodology and create test specification(s) and testing procedures for production validation automated test fixtures.
• Prepare hardware design specifications for release review by a Senior Engineer.
• Prepare product work instructions/process documents for review and assist in implementing engineering change requests.
• Provide basic product hardware support for sustaining engineering activities to other departments with oversight.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, provide input into project schedules, budgets, and risks.

Qualifications:

• No previous experience required
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college
• Basic understanding of end-to-end product-based electronics development with a specific focus on PCB hardware design and integration into both stand-alone circuits and embedded systems.
• Basic design knowledge and some experience in both analog and digital circuit design.  Some basic sensing technology with its interfacing (magnetic, optics, etc.) is helpful.
• Basic understanding of working with embedded 8-bit/16-bit/ARM/etc. microcontrollers or microprocessors.
• Basic working knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout software, such as Altium, Eagle, PCAD, etc.
• Experience with Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis (SPICE) models, such as LTspice, QSpice, Pspice, used to simulate and analyze how electrical circuits behave.
• Experience working with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers for troubleshooting PCBs and electronic products. (Preferred)
• Basic experience debugging and prototyping embedded systems (Preferred)
• Experience working with other company departments on occasion in technical support of products. (Preferred)

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

Privacy Statement

The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information.  Please see the privacy statement on our website here.