Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by driving resolution of electro-mechanical product issues, improving product cost and manufacturability, and managing component lifecycle risks. This position is highly cross-functional and focused on sustaining engineering, root cause investigation, and continuous improvement of production processes and products.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on troubleshooting capability, deep understanding of electrical systems and PCBAs, and experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Details

Manufacturing Support & Issue Resolution

·      Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for electro-mechanical product failures observed in production and the field.

·      Provide hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems, PCBAs, and integrated electro-mechanical assemblies.

·      Support production teams in resolving technical issues to minimize downtime and ensure delivery commitments.

·      Partner with quality and manufacturing teams to drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions (CAPA).

Quality & Reliability Improvement

·      Analyze failure trends and implement design or process improvements to enhance product reliability.

·      Support failure analysis activities including test development, data collection, and reporting.

·      Work closely with design engineering to implement design changes that improve manufacturability and robustness.

Cost Reduction Initiatives

·      Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through component changes, design optimization, and process improvements.

·      Evaluate alternative components and suppliers while ensuring compliance with performance and quality requirements.

·      Support value engineering and cost-down projects across existing product lines.

Component Obsolescence Management

·      Monitor and manage electronic component lifecycle risks, including obsolescence and supply constraints.

·      Lead redesign or requalification efforts to replace obsolete components with minimal impact to product performance and certification.

·      Collaborate with product management and procurement to ensure continuity of supply.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

·      Interface with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and contract manufacturers to resolve issues and implement improvements.

·      Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

·      Support documentation updates including schematics, BOMs, work instructions, and test procedures.

Required Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

·      5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on PCBA and OEM product manufacturing and testing.

·      Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

·      Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators, etc.).

·      Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings.

·      Familiarity with failure analysis techniques and reliability engineering principles.

·      Experience with component selection, qualification, and obsolescence management.

·      Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including PCBA assembly and test.

·      Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet product requirements.

·      Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., UL, CE, RoHS, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

·      Experience with high-reliability product designs (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical devices).

·      Familiarity with FPGA and/or embedded systems.

·      Certification in Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies.