Electrical Production Engineer

Actalent; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Telehealth/virtual healthcare

HSA/FSA options

Paid parental leave

PTO and flexible time-off

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career growth & training

Job summary

Actalent in West Hartford, CT is seeking an Electrical Production Engineer to support complex electronic products in production and service, with a strong focus on test failures, MRB dispositions, and product sustainment. You will read schematics, troubleshoot to the component level, and drive root-cause investigations while implementing engineering changes for reliability and manufacturability.

This hands-on role requires a minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience and a BS in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical or electronics engineering experience.
• Ability to read schematics, PCBA files, and engineering drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting to component level.
• Experience with MRB or non-conforming material disposition.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience with engineering changes and product sustainment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition non-conforming materials and test failures.
• Coordinate MRB dispositions with Quality Engineering.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, PCBA documentation.
• Troubleshoot and isolate electrical failures to the component level.
• Conduct root cause investigations and document findings.
• Initiate and process engineering changes to improve reliability.
• Resolve supplier technical issues impacting quality or performance.
• Support cross-functional teams with technical guidance.
• Coordinate technical support for aircraft programs and in-service products.
• Identify performance trends and initiate Product Condition Reports when appropriate.
• Monitor reliability metrics and support MTBF trend reporting.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Root-cause analysis

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

MRB processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & writing

Engineering changes

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Hiring for an Electrical Production Engineer in West Hartford, CT

Job Description

This role serves as a key technical resource for complex electronic products that are already in production and in service, with a strong focus on test failures, non-conformance review, and product sustainment. You will apply your electrical engineering expertise, circuit analysis skills, and deep understanding of electronic components to determine why products fail and to recommend appropriate corrective actions. The position emphasizes material review, root cause analysis, engineering changes, and reliability improvements, while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition non-conforming electronic materials and test failures through the Material Review Board process.
• Recommend appropriate technical actions for non-conforming products, including retest, repair, rework, acceptance, or scrap.
• Coordinate MRB dispositions with Quality Engineering to obtain final approval.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, engineering drawings, and PCBA documentation to support failure analysis.
• Troubleshoot and isolate electrical and electronic failures down to the component level.
• Conduct root cause investigations for anomalous units and recurring failures, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Address electronic component obsolescence and product sustainment issues to ensure long-term supportability.
• Initiate and process engineering changes to improve product reliability, performance, manufacturability, and sustainment.
• Resolve supplier technical issues that affect product quality, delivery, reliability, or performance.
• Support manufacturing, assembly/test, supply chain, quality, suppliers, and MRO service centers with technical guidance.
• Coordinate technical support for assigned aircraft programs and in‑service electronic products.
• Identify product performance trends and initiate Product Condition Reports when appropriate.
• Monitor product reliability metrics and support MTBF trend reporting and analysis.
• Support technical cost estimates and responses to requests for quotation involving design changes, repairs, upgrades, and obsolescence solutions.
• Prepare and present technical information, including component specifications, test plans, test reports, and related technical documentation, to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Lead or provide technical oversight for validation, qualification, and design‑assurance testing activities.
• Identify and drive resolution of issues that affect product integrity and safety.
• Participate in new product design and development activities to ensure producibility, reliability, and sustainment considerations are addressed.
• Support continuous improvement, productivity initiatives, and lean manufacturing activities within the production environment.
• Train and mentor less experienced engineers and technical colleagues, sharing best practices and product knowledge.
• Manage multiple priorities and occasional critical production deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate frequently with cross‑functional stakeholders, including engineering, manufacturing, assembly/test, quality, supply chain, customers, suppliers, and MRO organizations, to solve complex technical problems.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of five years of relevant electrical or electronics engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, circuitry, analog circuits, and digital circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electronic schematics, PCBA files, and circuit documentation.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting electronic products and isolating failures to the component level.
• Experience diagnosing root causes of electrical test failures in a production or service environment.
• Experience reviewing or dispositioning non‑conforming material, preferably through MRB processes.
• Proficiency in schematic and circuit interpretation for complex electronic assemblies.
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electronic systems.
• Experience with engineering changes and product sustainment activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Technical writing experience, including preparation of specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction while collaborating effectively in a cross‑functional team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for analysis, documentation, and presentations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with safety‑critical or flight‑critical electronic components is preferred.
• Background in aerospace electronics or engine‑control systems is preferred.
• Project management experience, including coordinating technical activities and schedules, is preferred.
• Familiarity with JTAG for testing and debugging electronic boards is preferred.
• Experience with CAN protocol for communication and diagnostics is preferred.
• Experience using LabVIEW for test automation, data acquisition, or analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, engineers, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, and leadership.
• Comfort working with complex commercial and military aerospace electronic products.
• Interest in becoming a key technical expert and developing deep product knowledge over the full product life cycle.

Work Environment

The role is based in a unionized production facility in central Connecticut, conveniently located near a wide variety of shopping, dining, and major highway access. The environment is business casual, with a large on‑site café that supports breaks and informal collaboration. The position involves significant interaction with both individuals and cross‑functional teams, requiring comfort in working independently while also engaging frequently with colleagues at different organizational levels. You will operate in a fast‑paced production setting that combines hands‑on exposure to complex aerospace electronic products with office‑based analysis and documentation. The organization offers flexible time off, including a company closure for one week from Christmas through New Year’s Day, and emphasizes a collaborative culture with high visibility across engineering, manufacturing, assembly/test, quality, supply chain, suppliers, customers, and MRO operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Hartford, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options
• Telehealth/virtual healthcare services
• Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA options where applicable)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible time‑off programs
• Paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company‑paid disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Performance‑based incentive and reward opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace and defense programs
• Entrepreneurial, innovation‑driven culture
• Collaborative team environment with cross‑functional exposure
• Opportunities to work directly with customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and advanced aerospace technologies
• Employee‑focused culture built around Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Acting with Velocity

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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