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Electrical Sustaining Engineer
- Ralliant (Elizabethtown, NC)
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for sustaining engineering activities related to existing electrical and electro-mechanical products. This includes analog and digital circuit analysis, embedded firmware support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role focuses on maintaining product performance, supporting manufacturing, addressing component obsolescence, and ensuring ongoing compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently to resolve technical challenges in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Support and maintain existing electrical designs and embedded firmware
+ Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in production and fielded products
+ Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product failures
+ Identify and implement cost reduction, yield improvement, and component replacement initiatives
+ Ensure continued compliance with regulatory standards such as UL, CE, and RoHS
+ Serve as a technical liaison with suppliers and external partners for sustaining activities
+ Support calibration, final test, and other production-related processes
+ Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
+ Participate in root cause analysis, failure analysis, and corrective action implementation
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
+ Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, including op-amps, A/D converters, microcontrollers, EMC filtering transformers, etc.
+ Proficient in EDA tools for schematic capture and circuit simulation
+ Experience with regulatory compliance and validation testing (UL, CE, RoHS)
+ Skilled in documentation and change control processes
+ Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
+ Firmware development and debugging in C and/or Assembly (Microchip preferred)
+ Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production test systems
+ Knowledge of DFMEA, validation planning, and root cause methodologies
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
+ BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
+ 3+ years of experience in sustaining or product support engineering
+ Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
+ Experience with sensor-based or instrument-related electronics is a plus
+ Familiarity with Microchip PIC18/PIC24/PIC32 microcontrollers preferred
+ Experience working with regulatory agencies such as UL, CSA, etc.
+ US Citizenship preferred
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
About Hengstler
Hengstler is a leading European manufacturer of industrial components for counting and control applications. We supply customers from the most diverse industries, such as automation, mechanical engineering, medical technology and drive technology.For over 170 years we have been known worldwide for our many years of experience and competent service, broad application know-how and high flexibility resulting from a large number of product variants and solutions.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,200.00 - 150,800.00
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