Electronic Engineer 1

Freedom Electronics; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Electronics is seeking a hands-on Electronics Engineer with approximately 2 years of professional experience to support analysis, troubleshooting, repair, reverse engineering, and improvement of electronic assemblies and circuit boards.

This early-career role offers growth in PCB reverse engineering, embedded systems, firmware, and display technologies, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and modernize legacy products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• About 2 years of professional electronics engineering experience.
• Experience with test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers.
• Basic firmware knowledge in C and/or Python.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reverse engineering of electronic assemblies and PCB schematics.
• Troubleshoot and analyze failing boards using diagnostic methods.
• Use lab equipment to diagnose electronics issues and document results.
• Support LCD/LED displays and touchscreen assemblies integration.
• Assist senior engineers with OEM reverse engineering projects.
• Document engineering work and maintain records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Embedded systems

Reverse engineering

Schematic reading

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Logic analyzers

Power supplies

Altium

Job description

Description

Schedule & Work Location

170 Chastain Meadows PKWY, Kennesaw, GA, 30144

40 hours per week (8 hours/day); flexible schedule between 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Reports To

The Electronics Engineer - 1 will report to VP of Engineering.

About The Role

Freedom Electronics is seeking a hands-on Electronics Engineer with approximately 2 years of professional experience to support the analysis, troubleshooting, repair, reverse engineering, and improvement of electronic assemblies and circuit boards.

This position is ideal for an early-career engineer who has a strong foundation in electronics and enjoys hands-on problem solving. The engineer will work closely with senior engineers, technicians, production teams, and other cross‑functional groups to troubleshoot electronic failures, understand existing circuit designs, develop test methods, support component-level repairs, and assist with the modernization of legacy electronic products.

The role will provide opportunities to develop expertise in PCB reverse engineering, embedded systems, firmware, LCD/LED displays, touchscreen technologies, component-level troubleshooting, and electronic test systems.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with reverse engineering of electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards, including signal tracing, component identification, schematic reconstruction, testing, and documentation.
• Perform component-level troubleshooting and failure analysis on electronic circuit boards using established diagnostic methods.
• Use oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment to diagnose electronic and electrical problems.
• Support troubleshooting and integration of LCD/LED displays, touchscreen assemblies, digitizers, and associated electronic interfaces.
• Assist senior engineers with reverse engineering products and assemblies from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Support root‑cause analysis of failed or intermittent circuit boards and document findings and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing test fixtures, test procedures, and automated or semi‑automated test solutions for board-level diagnostics and validation.
• Support redesign and modernization of legacy circuit boards, including identification and evaluation of replacement components for obsolete or discontinued parts.
• Assist with prototype assembly, debugging, testing, and validation of new or redesigned electronic products.
• Develop and modify basic embedded firmware and test software using languages such as C and Python.
• Support microcontroller-based products and assist with debugging hardware and firmware interfaces.
• Work with common communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• Perform soldering, desoldering, component replacement, and PCB rework as required during development and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Repair teams to resolve product and component-related issues.
• Assist in evaluating alternate or replacement electronic components and provide technical input to suppliers and internal sourcing teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), test procedures, troubleshooting instructions, engineering notes, and repair documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing repair yield, improving product reliability, reducing troubleshooting time, and lowering repair costs.
• Follow engineering standards, documentation practices, safety requirements, and established development processes.
• Participate in design reviews, troubleshooting discussions, and technical training.
• Perform other engineering-related duties and projects as assigned.
• Occasional travel may be required for product evaluation, supplier visits, field testing, or technical support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Approximately 2 years of professional experience in electronics engineering, circuit-board troubleshooting, product development, electronics repair, embedded systems, or a related field.
• Good understanding of fundamental analog and digital electronics principles.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronic circuit boards and assemblies.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Basic to intermediate programming experience in C and/or Python.
• Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex-M, STM32, ESP32, RP2040, Microchip PIC, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, or Ethernet.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics, datasheets, PCB layouts, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on soldering and desoldering skills, including basic PCB component rework.
• Ability to document engineering work clearly and maintain organized technical records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross‑functional engineering and production team.
• Strong willingness to learn new technologies and develop deeper expertise in electronic troubleshooting and reverse engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a repair, remanufacturing, electronics manufacturing, product-developer, or engineering laboratory environment.
• Exposure to PCB reverse engineering or schematic reconstruction.
• Experience troubleshooting embedded electronic products at the component level.
• Familiarity with LCD, LED, touchscreen, or other electronic display technologies.
• Experience with embedded firmware development or debugging.
• Familiarity with PCB design or schematic-capture software like Altium.
• Exposure to automated test equipment or development of electronic test fixtures.
• Experience identifying substitute components for obsolete or discontinued electronic parts.
• Familiarity with version-control and project-management tools such as GitLab, Git, Wrike, or similar systems.
• Strong interest in diagnosing, repairing, and improving legacy electronic products.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where quality, turnaround time, reliability, and customer service are important.