• Electrical Engineer

    Actalent (Vernon, CA)


    Electrical Engineer

    Job Description

    The Electrical Engineer will lead the design and development of instrumentation and control products, such as monitors, transmitters, and electronic switches, from concept to successful launch. The role involves ensuring delivery schedules, cost, and quality requirements are met, in line with a structured stage gate process.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead the end-to-end design of new products, ensuring successful launches.

    + Develop architectural options to meet concept and market needs.

    + Create sub-system and system-level prototypes across hardware, firmware, and software modules.

    + Ensure packaging of electronic components aligns with mechanical design for a functional system.

    + Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/software issues through lab testing.

    + Conduct thorough functional testing to meet specifications and certification requirements.

    + Support value engineering and cost-out initiatives.

    + Address customer quality issues with urgency.

    + Lead project teams, directing the work of others and collaborating with engineering resources in Germany and India.

    + Prepare and direct the preparation of project documentation such as schematics, drawings, and test procedures.

    + Interface with other disciplines, including operations, quality assurance, and purchasing, to resolve problems and achieve objectives.

    Essential Skills

    + Expertise in PCB Design using Altium or similar software.

    + Experience in embedded system design, including microprocessors, RAM, and EEPROM.

    + Proficiency in analog and digital circuit design.

    + Experience in new product development and sustaining engineering.

    + 3-5 years of relevant work experience in electronic design and embedded systems.

    + Proficiency in embedded software architecture.

    + Ability to collaborate effectively within and across teams.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.

    + Experience with design software tools for PCB layout, trace width, via, component packages, and Surface Mount Technologies.

    + Knowledge in analog circuit design, including OP-Amps, filters, SPICE simulation, power supplies, and signal conversion.

    + Experience with digital circuit design, including UART circuits, LED/LCD, keypads, timing constraints, and frequency response.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is metrics-driven and focused on employee career growth and personal development. Relocation assistance is available.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in VERNON,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.