Electrical Engineer III

Olsten; South Carolina; On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Olsten is hiring an Electrical Engineer III in Florence, SC to design hardware and embedded software for control systems. The role focuses on power electronics, HMIs, and electromechanical components, with hands-on responsibilities and cross-team collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a EE/related degree and strong firmware experience, plus familiarity with CAN, SPI, UART, and CAD tools. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience in embedded hardware, software, and firmware design.
• Knowledge of analog/digital design and power electronics.
• Experience with RS422/RS485/CAN and common interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware and software for control systems, including HMI devices and power electronics.
• Create and maintain testing processes, including lab testing and performance evaluations.
• Prepare technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing.
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshoot failures.
• Collaborate with repair teams to improve quality and reliability.
• Support supply chain, including sourcing and parts availability.
• Develop upgrades for obsolete components and maintain spare parts info.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Firmware development

C/C++

CAN SPI UART

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Altium

Orcad

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Engineer III

Florence, SC

$60.15-$67.67

Olsten Staffing is hiring an Electrical Engineer III to join an innovative and hands-on engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who is results-driven and experienced in electrical and embedded systems design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware and software for control systems, including HMI devices, power electronics, and electromechanical components
• Create and maintain testing processes, including lab testing, calculations, and performance evaluations
• Prepare technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshoot electrical and electronic component failures
• Collaborate with repair teams to improve product quality and reliability
• Support supply chain efforts, including sourcing, cost reduction, and parts availability
• Develop upgrade and replacement solutions for obsolete or hard-to-source components
• Maintain and update spare parts information and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience in embedded hardware, software, and firmware design
• Knowledge of analog/digital design, power electronics, and communication interfaces (RS422/RS485/CAN)
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, C#, VB.NET, Assembly, or MATLAB
• Understanding of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB)
• Experience with PCBA design and microprocessor-based systems
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Altium, Orcad, KiCAD, or Eagle
• Experience using lab/test equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills

What You'll Bring

• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay Details: $60.15 to $67.67 per hour

We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent positions. Olsten also offers a full benefits package to every employee including 401-k and long term/short term disability, medical, dental, vision and more!

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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