Electrical Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in California seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead troubleshooting and integration for various systems. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong skills in networking, and be proficient in Python for scripting. Responsibilities include diagnosing system failures, configuring networks, and maintaining documentation. A hands-on approach in a lab environment is essential. Preferred candidates will have experience in lab operations and familiarity with SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills across wide range of voltage systems.
• Proficiency in networking fundamentals like TCP/IP and VLANs.
• Solid Python skills for scripting and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical bring-up, controls integration, and network configuration.
• Diagnose electrical and network failures in various systems.
• Build and maintain Python scripts for automated diagnostics.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Networking fundamentals

Python programming

Hands-on lab experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Multimeters

Scopes

Linux

PLC systems

DAQ systems (NI)

Job description

Overview

• Commission & Bring-Up: Lead electrical bring-up, controls integration, network configuration, and sensor validation for new and existing test setups.
• Troubleshoot & Root-Cause: Diagnose electrical, firmware, and network failures across PLCs, DAQ systems, DC power supplies, chillers/thermal controllers, and automation hardware.
• Networking: Configure and maintain managed switches, VLANs/subnets, static IP maps, and controller-to-server communication; resolve connectivity issues across the test environment.
• Python: Build and maintain Python scripts for automated diagnostics, health monitoring, log parsing, and rapid debugging.
• Configuration Control: Maintain consistent firmware versions, IP tables, wiring standards, and hardware configurations across multiple setups.
• Sustaining Engineering: Perform preventative audits, execute hardware upgrades, and retrofit engineering changes into deployed systems.
• Cross-Functional Debug: Collaborate with Test Automation, Controls, Systems Engineering, and Mechanical teams to resolve integration blockers.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed system configurations, track known issues, and document setup-specific quirks to prevent repeated failures.

What You’ll Bring

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills across wide range of voltage systems (3–480 V AC/DC), analog/digital signals, relay logic, sensors, and grounding
• Proficiency in networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, managed switches, VLANs, static IP assignment
• Solid Python skills for scripting/debugging and interacting with hardware APIs/libraries
• Experience with PLCs, DAQ systems (NI), and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, CAN, etc.)
• Comfortable working in Linux environments (SSH, service management, network configuration)
• Hands-on lab experience: cable/wire routing, component swaps, using multimeters/scopes for signal validation
• Ownership mindset: clean wiring, labeled hardware, consistent processes, well-maintained lab spaces

Preferred

• Experience in Lab Operations, Test Engineering, or NPI environments
• Familiarity with SCADA systems or containerized tooling (Docker)
• Exposure to high-voltage safety and power electronics environments