Electrical Engineer
On-siteCarlsbad, California, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose and resolve production-related electrical and PCB assembly issues, performing root cause analysis on recurring failures and implementing corrective actions. Troubleshoot analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits at board and system levels while supporting the repair department with failure analysis and engineering feedback. Partner with the PC department to improve first-pass yield, develop test protocols and fixtures, and interpret PCB layouts and BOMs accurately. Assist in troubleshooting SMT equipment and conduct first article inspections, while generating KPI reports and maintaining troubleshooting documentation. Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to support vendor part qualification and provide training to production staff. Primarily onsite in Carlsbad, CA, this mid-level contract role requires 4-8 years of hands-on manufacturing experience and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 4-8 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong background in PCB assembly, SMT processes, and production troubleshooting
- Experience supporting high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing
- Experience in audio, wireless systems, or A/V manufacturing
- Strong circuit troubleshooting skills (analog and digital)
- Experience with SMT equipment and PCB assembly processes
- Experience with solder paste printers, reflow ovens, and wave soldering
- Through-hole and SMT rework experience
- Proficiency reading schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and assembly drawings
- Experience using Altium and CC+
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage 100)
- Working knowledge of IPC and ESD standards
- Experience with oscilloscopes, RMS meters, power supplies, and signal generators
- Ability to develop production test fixtures and documentation
- EMC and EMI Troubleshoot/Testing
- Routine Tests: Ground Bound Test – Dielectric Tests
- High Emotional Intelligence; collaborative and solution-oriented
- Comfortable working on the production floor daily
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small, agile company
- Positive attitude and hands-on approach
- Self-starter who takes initiative without heavy oversight
- Clear and effective communicator across departments
- Primarily onsite presence required
- Ability to lift up to 50–60 lbs
- Ability to stand, kneel, twist, and move between departments
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing preferred
- Experience in audio, wireless systems, or A/V manufacturing is a plus
- Experience using Altium and CC+ (database management preferred)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Sage 100 preferred)
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