Power Electrical Engineer

Quest Global; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Quest Global in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a hands-on Power Electrical Engineer to bring up, test, and characterize power supply hardware. You will run bench measurements, develop test plans, and document results to support engineering validation.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor degree in EE, solid knowledge of regulators and DC-DC converters, plus experience reading schematics and using lab instruments like oscilloscopes and SMUs.

Qualifications

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of power electronics fundamentals (regulators, DC-DC converters, power rails).
• Ability to read schematics and use standard electrical lab instruments.
• Basic soldering and bench debugging skills.
• Strong data hygiene and meticulous record keeping.
• Clear written and verbal communication; reliable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench bring-up, functional testing, and characterization of power supply circuits, regulators, and power rails.
• Benchmark power performance: efficiency, load/line regulation, ripple and noise, transient response, quiescent current, and thermal behavior.
• Measure and characterize battery, charging, and power-delivery behavior across operating conditions and corners.
• Set up and operate lab equipment: oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, source measure units (SMUs), data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and current/power measurement rigs.
• Build, modify, and maintain test fixtures, cabling, sense/Kelvin connections, and bench setups for power measurement.
• Execute power test plans, log results, and flag anomalies for review.
• Capture, clean, and analyze measurement data; produce clear efficiency curves, waveforms, plots, and summary reports.
• Assist with board rework, soldering, and basic power circuit debug tasks.
• Track units, samples, and devices under test; maintain lab inventory and test logs.
• Document test procedures and keep power validation records up to date.

Skills

Power electronics basics

Schematic reading

Soldering/bench debugging

Data hygiene

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Programmable power supplies

DAQ systems

SMUs

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Job Requirements

POSITION: Power Electrical Engineer

Who We Are

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineering Support team member focused on power supply and power delivery hardware. In this execution-focused role, you will help bring up, test, benchmark, and characterize power circuits and rails, run bench measurements, and organize results to support engineering and validation efforts. This role is ideal for someone comfortable in the lab, methodical with data, and eager to deepen their expertise in power electronics.

What You Will Do

• Perform bench bring-up, functional testing, and characterization of power supply circuits, regulators, and power rails.
• Benchmark power performance: efficiency, load/line regulation, ripple and noise, transient response, quiescent current, and thermal behavior.
• Measure and characterize battery, charging, and power-delivery behavior across operating conditions and corners.
• Set up and operate lab equipment: oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, source measure units (SMUs), data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and current/power measurement rigs.
• Build, modify, and maintain test fixtures, cabling, sense/Kelvin connections, and bench setups for power measurement.
• Execute power test plans, log results, and flag anomalies for review.
• Capture, clean, and analyze measurement data; produce clear efficiency curves, waveforms, plots, and summary reports.
• Assist with board rework, soldering, and basic power circuit debug tasks.
• Track units, samples, and devices under test; maintain lab inventory and test logs.
• Document test procedures and keep power validation records up to date.

What You Will Bring

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EE Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Understanding of power electronics fundamentals (regulators, DC-DC converters, power rails, voltage/current measurement).
• Ability to read schematics and use standard electrical lab instruments.
• Basic soldering / rework and bench debugging skills.
• Strong data hygiene — accurate, well-organized record keeping.
• Clear written and verbal communication; reliable and detail-oriented.

Work Experience

Preferred Skill:

• Hands-on experience characterizing or benchmarking power supplies, regulators, or battery/charging systems.
• Familiarity with electronic loads, SMUs, and precision power measurement setups.
• Scripting for test automation or data processing (Python preferred).
• Experience with automated power test frameworks and DAQ tooling.
• Experience with electronics or small-form-factor hardware development.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, iterative hardware development environment.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000

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 Sunnyvale, CA. You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability