Electrical Engineer 3

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, test, troubleshoot, and improve electronic components, control systems, and hardware solutions in Fremont, California. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and validate designs that are reliable and manufacturable.

Join a team focused on robust electrical power distribution, automation, and system integration. The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, documentation, and contributions from concept

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, or supporting electronic hardware, electrical systems, or control systems.
• Experience in power distribution, control system design, or electromechanical integration.
• Experience with design-for-serviceability, design-for-manufacturability, and design-for-reliability principles.
• Experience using diagnostic tools, system logs, network sniffers, protocol analyzers, or similar equipment.
• Experience performing structured root-cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, 8D, fishbone diagrams).
• Experience designing electrical power distribution, power conversion, control, or automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic components, circuitry, control systems, and related hardware.
• Define design approaches, parameters, functional requirements, and component selections.
• Analyze equipment performance, conduct laboratory tests, and evaluate results to validate designs.
• Develop electrical power distribution and control system solutions.
• Troubleshoot system issues using diagnostic tools, logs, and equipment.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to investigate failures and drive corrective actions.
• Support design reviews, product testing, supplier assessments, and manufacturing activities.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and collaborate with suppliers during product development.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Power distribution

Control systems

System integration

Job description

We're seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, test, troubleshoot, and improve electronic components, control systems, and hardware solutions. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate designs, investigate issues, and deliver reliable, manufacturable products.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on challenging electronic and electrical systems with real-world applications.
• Apply both design expertise and hands‑on troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, service, and supplier teams.
• Contribute to products that emphasize reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to own technical solutions from requirements through validation. You'll combine system-level thinking, experimental testing, and structured problem-solving to improve product performance and reliability.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider‑we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic components, circuitry, control systems, and related hardware.
• Define design approaches, parameters, functional requirements, and component selections.
• Analyze equipment performance, conduct laboratory tests, and evaluate results to validate designs.
• Develop electrical power distribution and control system solutions.
• Troubleshoot system issues using network sniffers, protocol analyzers, diagnostic tools, and equipment logs.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to investigate failures and drive corrective actions.
• Support design reviews, product testing, supplier assessments, and manufacturing activities.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and collaborate with suppliers during product development.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, or supporting electronic hardware, electrical systems, or control systems.
• 2+ years of experience supporting power distribution, control system design, or electromechanical system integration.
• 2+ years of experience applying design-for-serviceability, design-for-manufacturability, design-for-reliability, or similar engineering principles.
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting complex systems using diagnostic tools, system logs, network sniffers, protocol analyzers, or comparable test equipment.
• 2+ years of experience performing structured root-cause analysis using methods such as 5-Why, 8D, fishbone diagrams, or equivalent techniques.
• 3+ years of experience designing electrical power distribution, power conversion, control, or automation systems.

What Sets You Apart:

• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, test results, electrical documentation, and system data.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, robotics, industrial automation, or complex electromechanical products.
• Experience developing requirements and driving functional design solutions in fast-paced engineering teams.
• Experience with circuit protection, wiring, controls, sensors, motors, and embedded or industrial communication interfaces.
• Experience working with suppliers and evaluating component capabilities.
• Familiarity with reliability testing, design verification, failure analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to balance technical performance, cost, serviceability, and manufacturability in design decisions.
• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional problem-solving activities.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Overtime: May be required to support testing, troubleshooting, or project milestones.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role.
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.