Electrical Engineer

Protingent; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is assisting with an Electrical Engineer opening in Milpitas, CA. The engineer will design, test and validate advanced hardware, collaborating across teams from concept to mass production.

Requirements include a strong background in consumer electronics hardware, PCB design with Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, and experience with analog, RF, and battery-powered circuits. Offshore manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in consumer electronics with hardware design focus.
• Proven track record bringing consumer products to production, incl. offshore manufacturing.
• Strong PCB design/layout with Cadence OrCAD/Allegro.
• Analog design basics (DC/DC, audio, power, SI) and SPICE.
• Knowledge of I2C, SPI, USB and RF (BLE/WiFi).
• Embedded systems design with ARM/RISC-V.
• Battery-powered circuit experience and power optimization.
• Certification knowledge (UL, FCC, CE, USB-IF).
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on lab skills.
• Mandarin Chinese fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate electrical designs.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients from concept to mass production.
• Conduct design reviews with clients and resources.
• Create and review specs, drawings, schematics, BOMs, and docs.
• Support build activities, including overseas travel.
• Perform electrical bring-up and lab activities in startup environments.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on production test plans.
• Ensure designs meet yield, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

Hardware design

PCB layout

Analog design

Digital design

Battery-powered circuits

Power optimization

SPICE simulations

I2C/SPI/USB

RF: BLE/WiFi

Embedded systems (ARM/RISC-V)

Certification knowledge (UL/FCC/CE/USB

Component sourcing

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence OrCAD/Allegro

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with our client in Milpitas, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate cutting‑edge electrical designs and solutions that meet our clients’ needs.
• Collaborate with technical experts, in‑house engineers, and clients on designs from initial concept to full mass‑production phases.
• Conduct design reviews with clients and company resources.
• Create, maintain, and review technical specifications, drawings, schematics, component BOM, and other documentation during the course of development.
• Support engineering build activities, including overseas travel.
• Perform electrical bring‑up and lab activities conducive to a start‑up‑type environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing resources to develop and review production test plans.
• Ensure all designs meet yield, quality, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in consumer electronics with a focus on hardware system design.
• Track record of nurturing consumer electrical products into production, especially in offshore manufacturing environments.
• Strong proficiency with PCB design and layout toolchains, especially Cadence OrCAD/Allegro.
• Strong EE fundamentals on analog circuits (DC/DC, audio, power, and signal integrity, SPICE simulations).
• Strong EE fundamentals on battery‑powered circuits and power optimization best practices.
• Knowledge of digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB).
• Knowledge of RF communication systems and protocols (BLE, WiFi).
• Knowledge of embedded systems design utilizing ARM and RISC‑V processors.
• Knowledge of certification requirements, including UL, FCC, CE, USB‑IF.
• Experience with component sourcing, selection, and cost‑reduction activities.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex electrical problems.
• Ability to perform limited hands‑on lab and other technical work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and people‑management skills, with fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese preferred.

Job Details

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Range: $150K-200K
• Location: Milpitas, CA