Sr Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, CA, United States Crane Co. Full time

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in electronics design, PCB layout, and embedded hardware development. You will be part of a global engineering team working on advanced instrumentation products such as transducers and electrical switches that measure pressure, level, temperature, flow, and speed. This role focuses on hardware design, embedded firmware development, and compliance testing for industrial environments. Candidates must have hands-on experience with analog/digital circuit design, PCB development, and microcontroller programming.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development

  • Lead end-to-end design of instrumentation and control products (e.g., transducers, transmitters, electronic switches) from concept to launch.
  • Architect and design electronics systems, including analog/digital circuits and PCB layouts using tools such as Altium or Eagle.
  • Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers in C/C++ and integrate with hardware systems.
  • Prototype and validate hardware designs, ensuring proper integration with mechanical components.
  • Perform compliance, functional, and environmental testing-including EMI/EMC, hazardous locations, vibration, shock, and climatic-to ensure adherence to specifications and certification standards
Sustaining Engineering
  • Drive engineering changes and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising form, fit, or function.
  • Support production with technical inquiries and troubleshooting.
  • Address customer quality issues with urgency and provide robust design solutions.
Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead project teams and coordinate with global design centers in Germany and India.
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, certification agencies, and customers.
Critical Skills & Experience
  • Hands-on expertise in analog and digital circuit design (Op-Amps, Filters, SPICE simulation).
  • Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium, Eagle or equivalent).
  • Embedded C programming experience for microcontrollers and hardware integration.
  • Knowledge of ultra-low power mixed-signal electronics for industrial automation.
  • Experience with EMI/EMC compliance testing and hazardous location certifications.
  • Familiarity with DFM, FMEA, DVP&R, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
Professional Experience/ Skills & Qualifications
  • BS/MS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  • 4+ years of experience in electromechanical or mechatronics systems design.
  • Strong background in embedded hardware development, including:
  • Microcontroller-based designs (RAM, EEPROM).
  • ASICS bases designs
  • Analog/digital circuit design and signal conditioning.
  • Crystal oscillator circuits, UART, LED/LCD interfaces.
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and debugging tools.
  • Preferred knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, BLE, I²C, SPI).
  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (QAD or equivalent).


About Barksdale

Founded in 1949, Barksdale is a leading manufacturer of precision control products for industrial applications. As part of Crane Co.'s Process Flow Technologies segment, Barksdale specializes in solutions for pressure, temperature, level, and flow control. Our product portfolio includes switches, transducers, valves, regulators, and air suspension systems, serving demanding applications in oil & gas, transportation, and general industrial markets.

With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and operations in Germany, China, and India, Barksdale combines global reach with local expertise. Backed by Crane Co.'s resources and guided by a commitment to innovation and reliability, we deliver engineered solutions that help customers optimize performance and maintain safety in critical environments.

For more information, visit www.barksdale.com.

About Crane Co

Crane Company (NYSE: CR) is a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and space, chemical and petrochemical, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical, and general industrial end markets. The Company operates through two strategic growth platforms: Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies. Crane has approximately 7,000 employees across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. For more information, visit www.craneco.com.

Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting

Salary range: $137,000 to $152,000 with 5% bonus potential. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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