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Analog Circuit Design Engineer

About the Company

At Dataforth Corporation, you will be part of a collaborative team in Tucson, Arizona, developing precision technology that makes a difference around the world. We design, manufacture, and sell Instrument Class® signal conditioning, data acquisition, energy monitoring, and custom solutions used in demanding industrial, test, measurement applications, and many others.

As a privately held technology company with a legacy rooted in Burr-Brown engineering excellence, Dataforth offers an environment where talented professionals can make a meaningful impact. Our team members take ownership of challenging projects, contribute ideas, and see their work progress from initial concept and design through prototype, validation, manufacturing, and customer deployment.

We are always interested in motivated professionals who value technical excellence, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. At Dataforth, your expertise matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work directly influences products trusted by customers worldwide.

Dataforth offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning

If you are a high achiever who thrives on independence, technical rigor, and meaningful responsibility, join a team where engineering excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship define every product—and where your contributions create a lasting impact.

Dataforth Corporation - Innovation in Design & Manufacturing


Analog Circuit Design Engineer


The Role

Dataforth is seeking a high-caliber Analog Circuit Design Engineer to assist in the development of next generation of isolated signal conditioning modules and data acquisition systems.

You will be responsible for products through the full design lifecycle, from theoretical modeling to supporting the transition into our on-site manufacturing.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design innovative precision analog circuits that utilize op-amps, active filters, and isolated power supplies, for signal integrity in high-noise industrial environments.
  • Architect mixed-signal systems utilizing high-performance A/D and D/A converters.
  • Perform simulation and worst-case analysis to ensure "Instrument Class" reliability performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with CAD designers and the Production Support team to ensure designs are optimized for on-site manufacturability and high-volume testing.

 

Requirements:

  • Education: BSEE required; MSEE with a focus on Analog/Mixed-Signal Design preferred.
  • Academic Excellence: Minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0. Strong performance in senior/graduate-level Analog Design and Theory coursework.
  • Experience: Three or more years of direct experience in analog and digital circuit design.
  • Traits: Self-motivated, able to work independently on significant projects, and effective in a small, collaborative team.


Dataforth is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.


To apply, please submit resume and cover letter:


Product Development Positions (Design, Test, Application)

   John Lehman                                                       

   CTO                                                                        

   520-741-1404, jlehman@dataforth.com


All other Positions (Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing)

   Georg Haubner

   CEO

   520-741-1404, ghaubner@dataforth.com

Senior Engineering & Test Systems Technician

About the Company

At Dataforth Corporation, you will be part of a collaborative team in Tucson, Arizona, developing precision technology that makes a difference around the world. We design, manufacture, and sell Instrument Class® signal conditioning, data acquisition, energy monitoring, and custom solutions used in demanding industrial, test, measurement applications, and many others.

As a privately held technology company with a legacy rooted in Burr-Brown engineering excellence, Dataforth offers an environment where talented professionals can make a meaningful impact. Our team members take ownership of challenging projects, contribute ideas, and see their work progress from initial concept and design through prototype, validation, manufacturing, and customer deployment.

We are always interested in motivated professionals who value technical excellence, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. At Dataforth, your expertise matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work directly influences products trusted by customers worldwide.

Dataforth offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning

If you are a high achiever who thrives on independence, technical rigor, and meaningful responsibility, join a team where engineering excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship define every product—and where your contributions create a lasting impact.

Dataforth Corporation - Innovation in Design & Manufacturing


Senior Engineering & Test Systems Technician


The Mission

Dataforth's products are only as good as the systems that test and support them. Dataforth is seeking a Senior Engineering & Test Systems Technician to serve as the primary right hand to Dataforth's Design Engineering staff.

In this role, you won't just follow instructions - you will proactively manage the lifecycle of Dataforth's hardware, from initial EMC characterization in the lab to the deep-dive troubleshooting of complex failures on the manufacturing floor. 


Why this role stands out:

  • You will be integrated into a lean, elite engineering team with a long standing heritage of excellence.
  • You will have significant responsibilities for maintaining the integrity of Dataforth's Instrument Class® production environment.
  • You will be managing and maintaining legacy test fixtures and ensuring newest designs are ready for the global market.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Engineering Support: Assist Analgo and Embedded designers with precision prototyping, PCB modifications (fine-pitch soldering), and complex breadboarding.
  • EMC & Compliance Testing: Support the Engineering team during Electromagnetic Comparability (EMC) and environmental testing. Setup, execute, and document test runs to ensure compliance with global industrial standards.
  • Manufacturing Failure Analysis: Act as the "detective" on the production floor. Characterize and troubleshoot complex product failures to the component level, identifying whether issues stem from components, design, or process.
  •  Test Fixture Stewardship: Maintain and repair both legacy and next-generation production test heads and fixtures. Ensure all electo-mechanical jigs are calibrated and performing at peak reliability.
  • Data and Software Maintenance: Support the maintenance of production test software and databases. Ensure test results are accurately captured and that software updates are deployed across the manufacturing floor without downtime.


What you bring to the table:

  • Education: An Associate's Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (ASEET) or a BSEE. Dataforth prioritizes candidates with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and a demonstrated passion for electronics.
  • Technical Mastery: 5+ years of experience in a high-precision electronics environment. You must be an expert with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and precision DMMs.
  • Software Savvy: Experience or familiarity with test software and basic database management.
  • Independence: You are a self-motivated professional who doesn't need a daily checklist. You see a problem, you analyze it, and you fix it.
  • The Dataforth Precision Mindset: You understand that in Instrument Class® electronics, there is no room for "close enough".


Dataforth is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.


To apply, please submit resume and cover letter:


Product Development Positions (Design, Test, Application)

   John Lehman                                                       

   CTO                                                                        

   520-741-1404, jlehman@dataforth.com


All other Positions (Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing)

   Georg Haubner

   CEO

   520-741-1404, ghaubner@dataforth.com

Embedded Firmware Design Engineer

About the Company

At Dataforth Corporation, you will be part of a collaborative team in Tucson, Arizona, developing precision technology that makes a difference around the world. We design, manufacture, and sell Instrument Class® signal conditioning, data acquisition, energy monitoring, and custom solutions used in demanding industrial, test, measurement applications, and many others.

As a privately held technology company with a legacy rooted in Burr-Brown engineering excellence, Dataforth offers an environment where talented professionals can make a meaningful impact. Our team members take ownership of challenging projects, contribute ideas, and see their work progress from initial concept and design through prototype, validation, manufacturing, and customer deployment.

We are always interested in motivated professionals who value technical excellence, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. At Dataforth, your expertise matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work directly influences products trusted by customers worldwide.

Dataforth offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning

If you are a high achiever who thrives on independence, technical rigor, and meaningful responsibility, join a team where engineering excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship define every product—and where your contributions create a lasting impact.

Dataforth Corporation - Innovation in Design & Manufacturing


Embedded Firmware Design Engineer


Role Description

The Embedded Firmware Design Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Tucson, AZ. This role involves designing, implementing, and testing embedded firmware and software for industrial data acquisition, control, and signal conditioning products. Day-to-day tasks include developing and optimizing code for microcontrollers and embedded systems, debugging and resolving firmware issues, and collaborating closely with electrical and hardware engineering teams to integrate firmware with new and existing products. The engineer will participate in design reviews, create technical documentation, and support product validation and verification activities. Additional responsibilities include maintaining existing firmware platforms, contributing to product improvements, and ensuring designs meet quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.


Qualifications

  • Strong embedded software and firmware development skills, including experience with real-time systems and microcontroller-based designs.
  • Proficiency in debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of embedded systems in laboratory and field environments.
  • Solid foundation in electrical engineering principles relevant to mixed-signal, analog, and digital circuit integration with embedded firmware.
  • Experience with general software development practices, including version control, documentation, and collaborative workflows.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; an advanced degree is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with industrial electronics, data acquisition, control systems, or signal conditioning is preferred.
  • Ability to work on-site in Tucson, AZ, collaborate in cross-functional teams, and communicate technical concepts clearly in writing and speaking.
  • Knowledge of C/C++, embedded operating systems, hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART), and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers is a plus.



Dataforth is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.


To apply, please submit resume and cover letter:


Product Development Positions (Design, Test, Application)

   John Lehman                                                       

   CTO                                                                        

   520-741-1404, jlehman@dataforth.com


All other Positions (Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing)

   Georg Haubner

   CEO

   520-741-1404, ghaubner@dataforth.com

Product Test Development & Applications Engineer

About the Company

At Dataforth Corporation, you will be part of a collaborative team in Tucson, Arizona, developing precision technology that makes a difference around the world. We design, manufacture, and sell Instrument Class® signal conditioning, data acquisition, energy monitoring, and custom solutions used in demanding industrial, test, measurement applications, and many others.

As a privately held technology company with a legacy rooted in Burr-Brown engineering excellence, Dataforth offers an environment where talented professionals can make a meaningful impact. Our team members take ownership of challenging projects, contribute ideas, and see their work progress from initial concept and design through prototype, validation, manufacturing, and customer deployment.

We are always interested in motivated professionals who value technical excellence, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. At Dataforth, your expertise matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work directly influences products trusted by customers worldwide.

Dataforth offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Profit sharing
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning

If you are a high achiever who thrives on independence, technical rigor, and meaningful responsibility, join a team where engineering excellence, innovation, and craftsmanship define every product—and where your contributions create a lasting impact.

Dataforth Corporation - Innovation in Design & Manufacturing


Are you passionate about the art and science of testing high-precision analog and mixed-signal electronics? Do you excel at both creating robust automated test solutions and providing expert-level technical support?

Dataforth Corporation is a global leader in high-performance signal conditioning, data acquisition, and data communication products for demanding industrial markets. We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our team in Tucson, AZ. This unique, dual-focus role is critical to our success, blending hands-on test development with direct customer and product support. You will not only ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality but also become a key technical resource for the products you help bring to life.

Our collaborative environment and on-site manufacturing facility mean you see the immediate impact of your work, from initial design to production and customer implementation.

How You'll Make an Impact

This is a dynamic role with two core functions:

1. Advanced Test System Development:

  • Develop Robust Test Solutions: Take the lead in designing, building, and deploying automated test systems for our diverse portfolio of analog and mixed-signal products. This includes everything from PCB-level fixture design to complete system integration with custom enclosures and safety interlocks.
  • Create Intelligent Test Software: Write and maintain sophisticated test software using LabVIEW, Python, or C#/C++. Your code will manage instrument control, implement complex test sequences, communicate with devices via SPI, I2C, and UART, and handle comprehensive data logging to our databases.
  • Drive Innovation: Be the test engineering lead for next-generation products, ensuring our testing capabilities evolve with our cutting-edge analog and data acquisition technology.
  • Enhance Existing Systems: Continuously improve and maintain current test hardware and software across all manufacturing lines to maximize uptime, precision, and efficiency.

2. Product and Customer Application Support:

  • Become the Product Expert: Develop a deep technical understanding of Dataforth's entire product line, from our SCM5B signal conditioning modules to the MAQ20 data acquisition system.
  • Provide Tier-3 Technical Support: Serve as the go-to engineering expert for complex customer issues escalated by our support team. Troubleshoot applications, analyze data, and help customers successfully integrate our products into critical industrial and SCADA systems.
  • Collaborate for Quality: Work closely with design engineering to identify the root cause of product issues found in production or by customers and contribute to permanent solutions.
  • Own Your Projects: Independently manage the technical execution, scheduling, and cost considerations for your test development and support projects based on defined requirements.

What You'll Bring to the Table

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a closely related field.
  • 2+ years of direct experience in designing, developing, and implementing test solutions for analog and mixed-signal products.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, especially as it applies to test fixtures and device interfaces.
  • Proficiency in a relevant programming language for test automation (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++).
  • Hands-on experience using and controlling test equipment like DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience in a customer-facing technical support or applications engineering role is a significant plus.
  • Familiarity with various communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet).
  • Experience with database interaction for test data storage and analysis.
  • Hands-on mechanical aptitude or CAD experience for designing enclosures and fixtures.

Working at Dataforth

  • Critical Impact: Play a vital role in guaranteeing the quality and reliability of globally recognized industrial products.
  • End-to-End Visibility: See your test systems in action and collaborate directly with the production team at our integrated, on-site manufacturing facility.
  • A True Full-Spectrum Role: Engage your skills across the entire product lifecycle, from new product introduction to ensuring customer success in the field.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work hours in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
  • Invest in Your Future: Benefit from profit sharing, a 401k plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Access competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Relocation Support: Assistance is available for qualified candidates moving to the Tucson area.

Ready to Build the Foundation of Quality at Dataforth?

If you are a detail-oriented engineer who is passionate about creating effective test solutions and ensuring customer success, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a company where your contributions directly ensure product excellence.

Dataforth is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.


To apply, please submit resume and cover letter:


Product Development Positions (Design, Test, Application)

   John Lehman                                                       

   CTO                                                                        

   520-741-1404, jlehman@dataforth.com


All other Positions (Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing)

   Georg Haubner

   CEO

   520-741-1404, ghaubner@dataforth.com

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