Senior Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a senior electrical engineer to provide support for existing products, production issues, and field issues. You will independently troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic failures, perform PCBA/component-level analysis, and support obsolescence management and design changes.

The role requires collaboration with Mechanical, Software, and Operations teams in a contract-based environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level electrical engineering support for existing products, production issues, and field issues.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic failures and determine root cause.
• Support PCBA/component end-of-life and obsolescence issues.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical designs and corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve product and manufacturing issues.
• Support prototype builds, beta builds, manufacturing activities, and related engineering documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

troubleshoot electrical

pcbas

schematic

labview

test fixture

altium

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Altium

SAP

ERP

Job description

Description

Provide senior-level electrical engineering support for existing products, production issues, and field issues Independently troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic failures and determine root cause Perform PCBA/component-level troubleshooting and failure analysis Support resolution of electrical issues with minimal electrical engineering guidance after training on company-specific products and processes Troubleshoot electrical test fixtures used in production; LabVIEW is utilized within the test environment Support PCBA component End-of-Life and obsolescence issues Evaluate electrical components and support changes to existing designs as needed Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical designs and corrective actions Support electrical and control systems used within fluid applicators, fluid management systems, automation equipment, and customer line-control interfaces Partner with Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve product and manufacturing issues Support prototype builds, beta builds, manufacturing activities, and related engineering documentation

Skills

• Electrical engineering
• troubleshoot electrical
• pcbas
• schematic
• labview
• test fixture
• altium

Top Skills Details

• Electrical engineering
• troubleshoot electrical
• pcbas
• schematic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering with 710 years of experience, or equivalent relevant experience Senior-level electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis experience Hands-on PCBA/component-level troubleshooting experience Experience supporting production and/or field electrical issues Experience with electronic component End-of-Life/obsolescence Test fixture troubleshooting experience preferred LabVIEW experience beneficial Altium design experience preferred Experience with BOMs, Engineering Change Orders, and manufacturing processes preferred ERP experience preferred; SAP experience is a plus Ability to work independently and make engineering decisions with minimal guidance

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.