Electrical Engineer – Board Design, Debug, and Lab Support

Quest Global; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is looking for an electronics engineer in Fremont, California. This role involves designing, reviewing, and supporting custom electronic boards according to project specifications. Candidates will need a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, with hands-on experience in PCB design and debugging.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in using lab instruments like oscilloscopes and multimeters, skilled in soldering, and able to work in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic electronics and analog/digital circuits.
• Experience reading and understanding PCB layouts and datasheets.
• Ability to debug electrical issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and support custom electronic boards based on project requirements.
• Perform schematic review and electrical debugging.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical issues on PCBs.

Skills

PCB board design

Hands-on hardware debugging

Soldering skills

Documentation skills

Good communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Soldering and rework stations

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and support custom electronic boards based on project requirements.
• Perform schematic review, board bring-up, and board-level electrical debugging.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical issues on PCB boards, including power, signal, component, and connectivity-related problems.
• Perform soldering, desoldering, and rework activities on PCBs.
• Remove and replace components such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and other discrete components.
• Support board modifications such as adding/removing resistors, capacitors, jumpers, wires, or other components as required.
• Provide hands‑on lab support for hardware validation, prototype testing, and failure analysis.
• Use lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, high‑resolution/high‑bandwidth oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, logic analyzers, and other electrical test equipment.
• Capture, analyze, and interpret electrical signals, waveforms, noise, timing, voltage levels, and power behavior.
• Work with cross‑functional teams including hardware, firmware, validation, and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues.
• Document debug findings, test results, rework details, and issue resolution steps.
• Support prototype builds, board repairs, engineering changes, and lab setup activities.
• Maintain lab equipment, test setups, cables, fixtures, and hardware samples in an organized manner.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience with PCB board design, board bring‑up, and hardware debugging.
• Strong understanding of basic electronics, analog/digital circuits, power supplies, and signal integrity fundamentals.
• Experience reading and understanding schematics, PCB layouts, datasheets, and board design documents.
• Good soldering and rework skills, including experience with SMD components.
• Ability to remove, replace, and modify components such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and jumpers.
• Experience using lab equipment such as:
• High‑resolution/high‑bandwidth oscilloscopes
• Digital multimeters
• DC power supplies
• Logic analyzers
• Soldering and rework stations
• Ability to debug electrical issues independently and provide clear technical explanations.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced lab environment and support multiple hardware activities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with high‑speed digital interfaces and signal measurement.
• Experience with board‑level failure analysis and root‑cause debugging.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Cadence, KiCad, or similar.
• Experience supporting prototype hardware bring‑up and validation.
• Knowledge of test fixtures, cable assemblies, probing methods, and lab safety practices.
• Experience working with engineering change orders, board modifications, and hardware validation reports.