Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer - Obsolescence & Test

Prattwhitney; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pregnancy/Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness rewards program

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Rockford, IL is seeking a hardware reliability engineer to troubleshoot electronics hardware, support production test solutions, and drive obsolescence and cost-reduction redesign initiatives.

You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, perform electrical analyses, maintain schedules, and contribute to program success. This U.S.-based role offers comprehensive benefits and on-site opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience, or 9 years without a degree.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing or hardware troubleshooting environments preferred.
• Experience with schematic capture tools such as Cadence LTSpice.
• Ability to perform electrical design analyses (stress, performance, stability, etc.).
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing test equipment and validation methods.
• Experience with failure analysis techniques (FMEA, root cause analysis, 8D, fault tree, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and update electronic schematics, BOMs, and design documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating within cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electronics hardware related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, yield issues, and production test failures.
• Debug and support production test solutions.
• Perform electrical analysis, part evaluations, and circuit-level troubleshooting.
• Support obsolescence and cost-reduction redesign initiatives.
• Drive product improvements and investigate recurring hardware issues.
• Provide technical input and review for SRIs.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Conduct Obsolescence Health Reviews (OHRs) by evaluating Obsolescence Health Reports and coordinating with the Obsolescence team.
• Perform part comparison analyses and develop engineering recommendations for alternatives.
• Support redesign efforts to address part obsolescence, shortages, cost reduction initiatives, or product improvements.
• Work closely with program chief engineers to provide technical support for the assigned programs and products.
• Maintain project schedules, budget tracking, and weekly team meeting support.
• Interface with program teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and timely execution.

Skills

STEM degree

Electronics troubleshooting

Cadence LTSpice

Electrical analysis

Schematic interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Cadence LTSpice

Job description

Prattwhitney in Rockford, IL is seeking a hardware reliability engineer to troubleshoot electronics hardware, support production test solutions, and drive obsolescence and cost-reduction redesign initiatives.

You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, perform electrical analyses, maintain schedules, and contribute to program success. This U.S.-based role offers comprehensive benefits and on-site opportunities.