Electrical Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer 4 to support electronic product development, validation testing, and production controller failure analysis. The role focuses on investigating electronic hardware failures, executing product validation testing, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation.

You will collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Associate's Degree in EE or EET with 12+ years of experience, OR
• BSEE/BSEET with 8+ years of experience, OR
• MSEE with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze electronic hardware failures, including production part returns and field issues.
• Execute validation and verification testing for NPIs, NTIs, and production components.
• Develop, review, and execute test plans to ensure products meet quality and performance requirements.
• Create detailed test reports and document investigation findings, procedures, and results.
• Utilize lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and related test instrumentation.
• Track incoming and outgoing hardware, test samples, and materials.
• Report findings to engineering teams, managers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain lab organization and testing documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Root cause analysis

Lab testing

Education

MSEE with 5+ years of experience

BSEE/BSEET with 8+ years of experience

Associate's Degree in EE or EET with 12+ years

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Power supplies

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters (DMMs)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer 4 to support electronic product development, validation testing, and production controller failure analysis. This role will focus on investigating electronic hardware failures, executing product validation testing, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation. The successful candidate will work within a global engineering environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support product development and field issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze electronic hardware failures, including production part returns and field issues.
• Execute validation and verification testing for new product introductions (NPI), new technology introductions (NTI), and production components.
• Develop, review, and execute test plans to ensure products meet quality and performance requirements.
• Create detailed test reports and document investigation findings, procedures, and results.
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), and related test instrumentation.
• Track incoming and outgoing hardware, test samples, and product development materials.
• Report findings and test results to engineering teams, managers, and stakeholders.
• Support product development activities by ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and testing documentation.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum experience requirements:
• Associate's Degree in EE or EET with 12+ years of experience, OR
• BSEE/BSEET with 8+ years of experience, OR
• MSEE with 5+ years of experience.
• Internship experience may be considered toward overall experience requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• Electronic hardware failure investigation and root cause analysis.
• Electronic hardware testing using lab equipment including:
• Power supplies
• Digital multimeters (DMMs)
• Test plan review and execution.
• Test report development and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and electronic systems.

Required Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• SEAFOAM experience.
• WebPD experience.
• Experience with CAT EC-1 and EC-42 standards.
• EMC and vibration testing experience.
• Product validation and electronics diagnostic experience.
• Combination of office and engineering laboratory environments.
• Frequent transition between desk-based documentation work and hands-on testing activities.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required in laboratory areas, including: