Electrical Engineer – Hardware Sustaining & Test Engineering

Quest Global

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a hardware sustaining/engineering specialist in New York to join our multidisciplinary team delivering end-to-end hardware solutions for consumer electronics.

You will conduct BoM scrubs, perform Change Impact Analysis, author ECOs, and coordinate with firmware teams to ensure robust releases. Requires 5+ years in hardware/industrial engineering and strong IPC/DFM expertise. On-site in NY with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
5+ years in hardware sustaining/product/test engineering in consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, Cadence OrCAD).
Experience with CAD/3D modeling tools for electromechanical design.
Strong understanding of electronic component specs, datasheets, and lifecycle management.
Familiarity with firmware/hardware integration and embedded systems, IPC standards, PLM/PDM.

Responsibilities

Conduct full Bill of Materials (BoM) scrubs to identify at-risk and End-of-Life components and recommend alternates.
Perform Change Impact Analysis on component changes with risk ratings.
Author and execute ECO packages with 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 and root-cause identification.
Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and design teams to resolve field and production failures.

Skills

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Firmware integration

Quality tools (8D, FMEA)

IPC standards

DFM/DFT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence OrCAD

CAD/3D modeling tools

PLM/PDM systems

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.

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.

Skills & Competencies

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