Senior Electrical Engineer

Akkodis

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 169,050

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead medium-scale design projects in embedded hardware, automation, and controls for medical devices. You will guide technical teams through the full product lifecycle, from concept to verification and design transfer.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of BSEE experience, strong CAD/PCB skills, and a background in analog/digital design, safety, and ESD. This permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required; Master’s or PhD is optional.
5+ years of related experience with BSEE; 3+ years with MSEE preferred.
Experience in embedded hardware, automation, and controls.

Responsibilities

Apply electrical design expertise across medium-magnitude projects.
Lead design development from concept to verification and transfer.
Provide technical guidance to Engineers, Technicians, and Designers.
Develop system and subsystem requirements and create schematics/PCB designs.
Coordinate testing with internal teams and external labs; ensure safety and ESD compliance.
Prepare technical reports and proposals; support cost estimation.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

Schematic capture

DFM/DFT

Analog & digital circuits

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PhD (optional)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OrCAD Capture

PCB Editor

Cadence

PSPICE

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Irvine, CA

We are hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer as Direct Hire for a permanent opportunity.

Summary

Our direct client seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of new products and the enhancement of existing technologies. In this role you will plan and lead medium‑scale design projects in embedded hardware, automation, and controls, guide technical teams, and contribute to the full product development lifecycle for electrical and electromechanical systems used in medical devices.

Pay Range

The salary range is $101,000–169,050 annually; negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Apply broad expertise in electrical design and general knowledge of related engineering fields.
Plan and execute electrical design and development assignments for medium‑magnitude projects.
Estimate resource needs and schedule work to meet timelines and specifications.
Provide technical guidance and coordinate work performed by Engineers, Technicians, and Designers.
Deliver electrical designs through the full lifecycle—from concept to requirements, detailed design, verification/validation, and design transfer.
Develop system and subsystem requirements.
Create electrical schematics, multilayer PCB designs, and electrical cable/harness designs.
Specify electronic components and power supplies.
Evaluate progress against technical and project goals.
Provide training and technical support to internal teams and stakeholders.
Develop and execute test protocols.
Produce technical reports.
Maintain accurate documentation of designs, processes, testing, and analysis.
Perform failure analyses and prepare investigation reports.
Support proposal development and project cost estimation.
Escalate business‑related issues when appropriate.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Engineering & Collaboration Duties

Develop multilevel Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Participate in technical assessments and design reviews.
Manage work schedules to align with project timelines.
Work independently and within cross‑functional teams.
Collaborate closely with Software Development Engineers and non‑R&D functions.
Support suppliers, vendors, and consultants; participate in supplier visits and process‑improvement initiatives.
Coordinate testing with third‑party labs (e.g., NRTL, environmental, HALT).
Use complex engineering test equipment and general laboratory tools.
Conduct experiments and troubleshoot designs in a lab environment.
Apply electrical safety and ESD principles.
Complete required training and utilize Fortive Business Systems tools.
Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required); Master’s Degree (preferred); PhD (optional).
Years of Related Experience Minimum: 5+ years with BSEE.
Preferred: 3+ years with MSEE.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.

Familiarity with Microsoft Project.
Understanding of project management principles.
Knowledge and application of ALCOA principles.
Electrical Safety & Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection.
Cadence/OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor.
Familiarity with PSPICE.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT).
Analog and digital circuit design.
Hands‑on experience with digital multimeters and mixed‑signal oscilloscopes.
Knowledge of relevant Safety and Test Standards.

Responsibility for Others & Internal Interactions

Provide technical supervision and coordination for Engineers and Technicians.
Collaborate with Software Development teams and other internal/external departments.
Engage directly with customers for Voice of Customer (VOC) studies or technical troubleshooting.
Interface with third‑party contracting partners for engineering resource support.
Work with third‑party suppliers for technical services, component sourcing, contract manufacturing, or testing.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Talking and hearing may be required.
Standing: up to 30 % of time.
Walking: up to 30 % of time.Sitting: up to 90 % of time.
Kneeling: 0–10 % of time.
Must be able to use personal protective equipment where required.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Standard scheduled working hours.
Laboratory environment with exposure to electrical and technical equipment.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Requirements

Implement safety and environmental procedures and standards.
Monitor compliance and enforce rules.
Maintain a safe work environment and recognize safe behaviors.
Provide training during onboarding, transfers, or when new hazards are introduced.
Measure safety performance and ensure accountability.
Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
Ensure PPE use.
Conduct monthly EHS inspections and resolve findings.
Laser hazards.
Ergonomic risks.
Repetitive hand motions (twisting, computer use, grasping, fine manipulation).
Lifting requirements: ground‑to‑knees, ground‑to‑waist, ground‑to‑shoulders, waist‑to‑shoulders.

Compliance Statement

Employees must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and company policies. This job description outlines the essential responsibilities but is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Employees may also be eligible for paid leave including paid sick leave or any other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law, as well as holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

Candidate Privacy Information Statement

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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