Electrical Engineer V

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 122,606 - 135,004; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. in Bloomfield, CT seeks an Electrical Engineer V for a first shift contract role.

You will lead capacity expansion in an industrial electronics repair operation, designing and deploying new test systems and optimizing workflows to reduce costs and lead times. Responsibilities include designing, building, and commissioning test equipment, developing validation protocols, and creating schematics and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of electronics manufacturing or repair experience.
• Experience designing, building, and deploying test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and cell-based production.
• Ability to document schematics, procedures, and work instructions.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission new test equipment and fixtures.
• Develop test solutions for industrial electronic assemblies.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Develop validation protocols and acceptance criteria.
• Improve repair workflows and throughput.
• Lead facility transitions and startup initiatives.
• Provide troubleshooting support for PCBAs and power electronics.
• Establish standardized workstations and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering or related field

Tools

National Instruments (NI) platforms

LabVIEW

PLC-based test systems

Automated test equipment

Job description

Electrical Engineer V – Bloomfield CT Contract – 1st Shift, 5/40. Pay Range: $88.50 – $98.33/Hr. Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k).

Overview

Lead the capacity expansion of an industrial electronics repair operation specializing in elevator drive and PCBA repairs. Serve as the technical lead responsible for designing, building, validating, and deploying new test systems; optimizing repair workflows; and improving overall costs and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission new electronic test equipment and repair fixtures.
• Develop functional, diagnostic, and end‑of‑line test solutions for industrial electronic assemblies.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment documentation, and bills of material.
• Develop validation protocols and acceptance criteria for deployed test systems.
• Integrate instruments, data acquisition systems, power supplies, PLCs, and automation components as required.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting support for PCBAs, power electronics, VFDs, motor control systems, industrial control electronics, and embedded assemblies.
• Improve diagnostic methodologies, reduce repeat failures, and shorten repair cycle times.
• Serve as the technical authority for repair processes and test methodologies.
• Analyze existing workflows, material movement, workstation utilization, and throughput.
• Design optimized facility and cell layouts utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Establish standardized workstations, repair processes, and testing procedures.
• Implement best practices for quality, safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute plans to increase repair capacity, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for increased throughput and operational flexibility.
• Support staffing and operational ramp‑up activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering technology, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, repair, test engineering, or industrial systems support.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and repair of electronic assemblies and power electronics.
• Experience designing, building, and commissioning electronic test equipment.
• Experience leading facility transitions, manufacturing transfers, or operational startup initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of industrial process flow, Lean Manufacturing, and cell‑based production systems.
• Ability to develop technical documentation including schematics, procedures, layouts, and work instructions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting elevator, industrial automation, or transportation industry electronics repair.
• Experience with elevator electronics and drive systems.
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives, motor controls, and industrial power systems.
• Experience with National Instruments (NI) platforms, LabVIEW, PLC‑based test systems, automated test equipment, and industrial electronics repair.
• Experience working within repair depot, remanufacturing, or service operations environments.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering certifications.

Deliverables

• Current‑state operational assessment.
• Future‑state layout and workflow design.
• New test equipment designs and deployment plans.
• Equipment commissioning strategy.
• Standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Test equipment validation and qualification documentation.
• Capacity expansion recommendations and implementation roadmap.
• Final operational hand‑off package and implementation.

Success Metrics

• Successful capacity expansion, reducing overall costs and improving lead times.
• New test systems operational and validated according to schedule.
• Improved repair throughput and facility capacity.
• Reduced cycle time and process inefficiencies.
• Enhanced test coverage and repair quality improvements, closed‑loop field feedback for no‑problem‑found.
• Complete documentation and operational readiness.