Senior Electrical Engineer - Prototyping & Systems

ACTalent; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead prototype development, circuit design, and lab testing for electromechanical systems in Sunnyvale, CA. The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, FPGA programming, and rigorous documentation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with bench wiring, schematics, and precision soldering, and thrives in collaborative, safety‑conscious environments. On-site lab work and cross‑functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience with prototypes or bench electrical assembly, including bring‑up and integration.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and locate components on PCBs.
• Proven experience maintaining hardware in a lab environment.
• Experience generating completion documentation for prototypes and test setups.
• Ability to perform manufacturing and installation calculations and specs.
• Experience creating engineering sketches and drawings.
• Hands-on experience with precision soldering of fine-pitched components.
• Experience programming FPGAs and Flash devices and taking electrical measurements.
• Proficient with design software and laboratory test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise design, development, and testing of electrical equipment, including machinery controls, wiring, and lighting.
• Review and approve design models for cost effectiveness, reliability, and safety.
• Discuss and prepare time and cost estimates for project completion with stakeholders.
• Oversee simulation and testing of machine, structure, and system operation while monitoring product quality.
• Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and testing to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations for conformance to specs and safety.
• Work with prototypes and bench assemblies, including bring‑up and electro‑mechanical integration.
• Read schematics and locate components on PCBs using layout viewers.
• Set up and maintain hardware in a lab environment for reliable testing.
• Generate assembly and test documentation and share results with the team.
• Participate in systems‑level engineering development and testing of complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Contribute to system‑level electrical design, including circuit design and debug.
• Specify components, build schematics, and support assemblies into opto‑electro‑mechanical systems.
• Perform soldering tasks on fine‑pitched devices and power components rework.
• Program parts such as FPGAs and Flash devices and take accurate electrical measurements.

Skills

Prototyping & bench assembly

Schematic reading & PCB locating

Hardware lab maintenance

Documentation of assembly/test

Electrical theory

FPGA/Flash programming

Team collaboration

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PCB layout tools

Oscilloscope usage

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead prototype development, circuit design, and lab testing for electromechanical systems in Sunnyvale, CA. The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, FPGA programming, and rigorous documentation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with bench wiring, schematics, and precision soldering, and thrives in collaborative, safety‑conscious environments. On-site lab work and cross‑functional teamwork are essential.