Electrical Engineer – Hardware Sustaining & Test Engineering

Quest Global

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Quest Global seeks an experienced hardware sustaining/engineering professional to lead BoM scrubs, CIA analysis, ECO packages, and cross‑functional validation with firmware teams. You will drive 8D investigations and permanent corrective actions in collaboration with quality, manufacturing, and design teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Master's preferred) and 5+ years in consumer electronics hardware.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Master's preferred).
5+ years in hardware sustaining/product/test engineering in consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing.
Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, Cadence OrCAD).
Experience with CAD/3D modeling tools for electromechanical design.
Strong knowledge of electronic component specifications, datasheets, and lifecycle management.
Familiarity with firmware/hardware integration and embedded systems.
Understanding of quality tools: 8D, FMEA, fishbone diagrams, 5-Why analysis.
Familiarity with IPC standards for PCB design/manufacturing.
Experience with PLM/PDM systems and formal change management processes.
Experience with DFM/DFT (Design for Manufacturing/Test) principles.

Responsibilities

Conduct full Bill of Materials (BoM) scrubs to identify at-risk and End-of-Life components; recommend and qualify alternate components.
Perform documented Change Impact Analysis (CIA) on component changes, evaluating form, fit, and function impacts with associated risk ratings.
Author and execute complete ECO packages including updated schematics, PCB layouts, CAD models, and validation plans.
Coordinate with firmware/software teams to validate releases against hardware configurations.
Conduct 8D Failure Analysis investigations including containment actions, root-cause identification, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and design teams to drive permanent resolution of field and production failures.

Skills

Hardware sustaining engineering

Firmware integration

Quality tools knowledge

IPC standards familiarity

DFM/DFT principles

PLM/PDM familiarity

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics

Master's preferred

Tools

Altium

Cadence OrCAD

CAD/3D modeling tools

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

Conduct full Bill of Materials (BoM) scrubs to identify at‑risk and End‑of‑Life (EOL) components; recommend and qualify alternate components.
Perform documented Change Impact Analysis (CIA) on component changes, evaluating form, fit, and function impacts with associated risk ratings.
Author and execute complete ECO packages including updated schematics, PCB layouts, CAD models, and validation plans.
Coordinate with firmware/software teams to validate releases against hardware configurations.
Conduct 8D Failure Analysis investigations including containment actions, root‑cause identification, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and design teams to drive permanent resolution of field and production failures.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
Experience: 5+ years of experience in hardware sustaining engineering, product engineering, or test engineering in a consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, Cadence OrCAD, or equivalent)
Experience with CAD/3D modeling tools for electromechanical design
Strong understanding of electronic component specifications, datasheets, and lifecycle management
Familiarity with firmware/hardware integration and embedded systems
Understanding of quality tools: 8D, FMEA, fishbone diagrams, 5-Why analysis
Familiarity with IPC standards for PCB design and manufacturing
Experience with PLM/PDM systems and formal change management processes
Experience with DFM/DFT (Design for Manufacturing/Test) principles

Pay Range: $110000 - $120000.

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on‑site position located in New York