Electrical Engineer Continuation Engineering (Manufacturing)

Quantum; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Continuation Engineering (Manufacturing) in Centennial, CO. This on-site role focuses on sustaining engineering for PCBAs used in tape automation systems, resolving manufacturing and field issues, and coordinating ECOs with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a basic grasp of analog/digital electronics, schematic reading, and strong problem-solving abilities, with 0-5 years of experience. Internship or lab work in electronics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience; new graduates encouraged.
• Ability to read circuit schematics and component documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working onsite with manufacturing and lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining engineering activities for PCBAs used in tape automation systems.
• Investigate manufacturing, field, and supplier-related electrical issues.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Assist with component obsolescence management and alternate components.
• Support ECOs, documentation updates, and product revisions.
• Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to resolve production and test issues.
• Analyze electrical failures and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in qualification and validation of component substitutions and PCBA changes.
• Review schematics, BOMs, test reports, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support failure analysis, reliability improvement, and product continuation projects.

Skills

Analog & digital electronics

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

ECAD tools (Altium/OrCAD/Cadence)

Job description

Electrical Engineer Continuation Engineering (Manufacturing)

Job Category: ENG - Design

Requisition Number: ELECT002508

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Centennial, CO 80112, USA

Description

Key Responsibilities

- Support sustaining engineering activities for PCBAs used in tape automation systems.

- Investigate manufacturing, field, and supplier-related electrical issues.

- Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.

- Assist with component obsolescence management and identification of alternate components.

- Support engineering change orders (ECOs), documentation updates, and product revisions.

- Work with contract manufacturers and suppliers to resolve production and test-related issues.

- Analyze electrical failures and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

- Assist in qualification and validation of component substitutions, PCBA changes, and revised assemblies.

- Review schematics, bills of material (BOMs), test reports, and manufacturing documentation.

- Support failure analysis activities, reliability improvement efforts, and product continuation projects.

- Participate in design reviews and manufacturing readiness assessments.

- Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.

- Collaborate with quality, sourcing, service, product engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure continued product performance and manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

- 0-5 years of relevant experience. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

- Basic understanding of analog and digital electronics.

- Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and electronic component documentation.

- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with manufacturing and lab environments.

Preferred Qualifications

- Internship, co-op, senior project, or lab experience involving electronics or PCBAs.

- Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, or other electrical lab equipment.

- Familiarity with Altium, OrCAD, Cadence, or similar ECAD tools.

- Exposure to electronics manufacturing, reliability testing, failure analysis, or manufacturing test.

- Understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and engineering change processes.

What You Will Learn

- Sustaining engineering for enterprise-class tape automation and storage products.

- PCBA manufacturing, test, debug, and qualification processes.

- Component lifecycle and obsolescence management.

- Root cause analysis and corrective action practices.

- Supplier and contract manufacturer collaboration.

- Product reliability, quality, and manufacturability practices in a global technology company.

Success in This Role

Within the first year, this engineer will become a reliable contributor to sustaining engineering activities by helping resolve technical issues, support PCBA changes, manage component transitions, improve documentation, and help ensure ongoing production continuity for Quantum tape automation platforms.

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