Electrical Design and Test

SkyTECH Staffing Solutions; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Medical Device Manufacturer in Union City, CA is seeking an hands-on Electrical Design and Test Engineer to support electrical design, manufacturing test development, and sustaining engineering activities.

This role combines design of test fixtures, PCB/PCBA troubleshooting, and collaboration with Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality to improve product reliability and production performance. The ideal candidate has experience with electrical test solutions and lifecycle support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, analog/digital, and power electronics.
• Hands-on experience designing or modifying electrical test fixtures or manufacturing test systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PCB/PCBA assemblies at board and component level.
• Ability to read and modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and validate electrical test fixtures and test stations for components and assemblies.
• Read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and PCB/PCBA designs.
• Troubleshoot circuits, PCBs, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical systems.
• Investigate production failures, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Provide sustaining engineering support, including engineering changes and obsolescence management.
• Support new product introductions, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Maintain BOMs, test procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Provide engineering guidance and troubleshooting to production personnel.

Skills

Electrical design

Test development

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing support

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design and Test Engineer

Company: Medical Device Manufacturer

Location: Union City, CA 94587

Salary: $120,000–$145,000 annually, depending on experience

Additional Benefits: Annual bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

Our client is an established medical device manufacturer specializing in advanced surgical equipment and patient positioning solutions. The company focuses on product quality, engineering innovation, and improving patient outcomes.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Design and Test Engineer to support electrical design, manufacturing test development, and sustaining engineering activities.

This role combines electrical design, test fixture development, PCB/PCBA troubleshooting, and manufacturing support. You will develop electrical test fixtures and functional test systems, investigate electrical failures at the board and component level, and collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality teams to improve product reliability and production performance.

The ideal candidate has practical experience developing electrical test solutions, troubleshooting electronic assemblies, and supporting manufactured products throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and validate electrical test fixtures, test stations, and functional test systems for components, PCB assemblies, subassemblies, and complete products.
• Read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB/PCBA designs.
• Troubleshoot electronic circuits, PCB assemblies, electrical components, wiring harnesses, and electromechanical systems.
• Investigate production and product failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide sustaining engineering support, including engineering changes, component substitutions, and obsolescence management.
• Support new product introductions, prototype builds, manufacturing testing, and production launches.
• Maintain BOMs, test procedures, engineering specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality teams to improve product quality, test coverage, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to production personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience; approximately 5+ years preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, analog and digital electronics, and power electronics.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, or modifying electrical test fixtures or manufacturing test systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PCB/PCBA assemblies at the board and component level.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, production testing, or sustaining engineering.
• Knowledge of BOM management, component selection, engineering changes, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS, or similar electrical design tools.
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and other electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Experience with LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or automated test systems.
• Python or other programming experience for test automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, DFM, and DFT principles.
• Experience in medical device, electronics, instrumentation, or other product manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Solid Edge, or AutoCAD.

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable providing hands‑on engineering support in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and production teams.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5% within the United States.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established medical device engineering team where you can apply your electrical engineering and test development expertise to real‑world products. This position offers involvement across electrical design, manufacturing testing, product troubleshooting, and sustaining engineering, with opportunities to contribute to product quality and continuous improvement.