Electrical Engineer

Ztek Consulting, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ztek Consulting in the United States seeks an electronics-focused engineer to design, build, and commission new test equipment and fixtures for industrial assemblies. You will develop functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test solutions, and create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs to support reliable production testing.

The role also covers leadership in electronics repair, improving diagnostic methodologies, reducing repeat failures, and serving as the technical authority for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with electronic repair processes and test methods.
• Ability to lead electronics repair and test-improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission new electronic test equipment and fixtures.
• Develop functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test solutions for industrial assemblies.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Develop validation protocols and acceptance criteria for deployed test systems.
• Integrate instruments, data acquisition, power supplies, PLCs, and automation components.

Skills

PCBAs

VFDs

Motor control systems

Embedded electronic assemblies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

• Design, build, and commission new electronic test equipment and repair fixtures.
• Develop functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test solutions for industrial electronic assemblies.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment documentation, and bills of material.
• Develop validation protocols and acceptance criteria for deployed test systems.
• Integrate instruments, data acquisition systems, power supplies, PLCs, and automation components as required.

Electronics Repair & Technical Leadership

• PCBAs
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Motor control systems
• Embedded electronic assemblies
• Improve diagnostic methodologies and repair effectiveness.
• Reduce repeat failures, no-fault-found occurrences, and repair cycle times.
• Serve as the technical authority for repair processes and test methodologies.

Process Improvement & Facility Layout

• Analyze existing workflows, material movement, workstation utilization, and throughput.
• Design optimized facility and cell layouts utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Improve production flow, technician productivity, and inventory management.
• Establish standardized workstations, repair processes, and testing procedures.
• Implement best practices for quality, safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.

Capacity Expansion

• Develop and execute plans to increase repair capacity.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase throughput and operational flexibility.
• Support staffing and operational ramp-up activities.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.