Sr. Electrical Engineer

Advantech USA; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Work from home program

Job summary

Advantech USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the project development and solutions team in Tustin, CA. You will design system architecture, review layouts, and collaborate with developers to validate embedded PC hardware and software solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in PC hardware design, familiarity with Visual Basic and C, and hands-on testing with multimeters and oscilloscopes. On-site work, travel to events, and delivering technical training are typical aspects of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience in PC hardware design, installation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• At least five years of relevant experience in PC hardware design, integration, installation, or troubleshooting.
• Experience with PC application programming using Visual Basic and C.
• Experience in PC hardware design or related systems design.
• Understanding of x86/CISC-based and RISC-based PC architectures, interfaces, and electrical circuit design.
• Ability to build, assemble, and validate prototype industrial computers and server rack systems.
• Ability to use a multimeter, oscilloscope, and other electronic troubleshooting equipment.
• Read and troubleshoot mechanical drawings, schematics, and PCB circuits related to PC hardware platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Linux applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Ability to evaluate technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design system architecture and interfaces, including electrical circuit design, and review layouts.
• Collaborate with developers to design, develop, and validate systems.
• Provide technical support to customers, business development, and sales teams regarding embedded PC hardware and software solutions.
• Conduct pre-sales and post-sales technical assessments, feasibility testing, data measurements, and technical responses to customer bids.
• Perform return merchandise authorization (RMA) verification and provide on-site technical training as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues in collaboration with field sales personnel.
• Assess customers' high-level technical requirements and develop tailored hardware and software solutions.
• Perform system testing and oversee the installation of customer environments based on embedded PC hardware and software solutions.
• Develop hardware and software demonstration prototypes to support sales and marketing initiatives.
• Participate in trade shows and periodic business travel.

Skills

Visual Basic

C

PC hardware design

x86/CISC architectures

RISC architectures

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

reading schematics

Microsoft Office

Linux

communication

project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Advantech is a leading global manufacturer of intelligent, Edge AI, embedded, and network computing products for OEM applications. We offer the opportunity to contribute to our mission of enabling an intelligent planet.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our project development and solutions team in Tustin, CA. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with computer-based hardware products, system integration, testing, and troubleshooting. This role requires the ability to plan and organize assignments, manage competing priorities, work independently as appropriate, collaborate across teams, and identify and resolve technical issues during product validation.

Responsibilities

• Design system architecture and interfaces, including electrical circuit design, and review layouts.
• Collaborate with developers to design, develop, and validate systems.
• Provide technical support to customers, business development, and sales teams regarding embedded PC hardware and software solutions.
• Conduct pre-sales and post-sales technical assessments, feasibility testing, data measurements, and technical responses to customer bids.
• Perform return merchandise authorization (RMA) verification and provide on-site technical training as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues in collaboration with field sales personnel.
• Assess customers' high-level technical requirements and develop tailored hardware and software solutions.
• Perform system testing and oversee the installation of customer environments based on embedded PC hardware and software solutions.
• Develop hardware and software demonstration prototypes to support sales and marketing initiatives, including rapid hardware prototyping, application software coding, and system integration.
• Participate in trade shows and periodic business travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience in PC hardware design, installation, integration, and troubleshooting.
• At least five years of relevant experience in PC hardware design, integration, installation, or troubleshooting.
• Experience with PC application programming using industry-standard languages such as Visual Basic and C.
• Experience in PC hardware design or related systems design.
• Understanding of x86/CISC-based and RISC-based PC architectures, interfaces, and electrical circuit design.
• Ability to build, assemble, and validate prototype industrial computers and server rack systems, including modifying parts and components as needed.
• Ability to use a multimeter, oscilloscope, and other electronic troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot mechanical drawings, schematics, and PCB circuits related to PC hardware platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Linux applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Ability to evaluate technical issues, select appropriate methods, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical issues, options, and recommendations clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills relevant to customer support and technical collaboration.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain technical accuracy.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentor colleagues, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Professional proficiency in English for technical documentation and customer communication. Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with server rack integration, thermal management, or liquid cooling.
• Hands-on experience developing, programming, and troubleshooting major PLC platforms.
• Proficiency in Ladder Logic (LD) and Structured Text (ST).
• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Work from home program – once eligible
• Referral Bonus

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.

We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.

World-class Recognition

Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.

Work Authorization:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.