Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking a skilled Specials Electrical Engineer to join their client's dynamic team. This position is located in a fast-paced environment where innovation and technical expertise are highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and be responsible for managing special orders and ensuring high-quality production processes.

Responsibilities

• Create a cost analysis for proposed special orders and determine lead time for the build or modification.
• Determine whether a customer's design or functionality request is possible.
• Create and/or provide technical drawings for special orders and fixtures, when requested.
• Determine and source parts and materials needed for special builds.
• Pot connectors and other components using 2-part epoxies.
• Conformal coat, program, and test, PCBA's.
• Generate schematics, bill of materials, machine and assembly drawings, labels, artwork, and instructions, when applicable.
• Ensure product quality, reliability, and safety in all aspects of production from engineering to assembly.
• Ensure all directions in work instruction for the role are adhered to.
• Ensure required documentation is received and reviewed prior to starting any project.
• Provide technical support to other departments and customers.
• Accurately manage, update, and send special order progress reports.
• Communicate any delay exceeding the communicated due date to applicable parties.
• Communicate to all interpersonal departments, management, and customers using proper business etiquette in a timely manner.
• Train new/other team members.
• Any other assignments or projects designated by Management.
• Adhere to established KPI's.
• Perform root cause analysis on production and field failures.
• Build & test prototypes.
• Provide special order build direction to the Electromechanical Assembler ensuring adherence to requirements and a high level of quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials including adhesives, potting materials, plastics, and metals is preferred.
• Proven track record providing technical direction, guidance, and expertise.
• Technical design/leadership and management of projects including external contractors, partners, and suppliers.
• Familiarity or some level of programming experience with C and C++.
• Substantial soldering experience lead-free, through-hole, and surface mounted PCBA.
• Must have analog audio knowledge and the ability to download programs into microprocessors.
• Must be able to read and understand schematics.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to machine with manual machines, preferred.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot at the component level of digital analog circuit boards.
• Ability to create design documentation and work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook and Excel.
• Draftsight, Autocad, and Syteline experience ideal.
• Experience building prototypes.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and order due dates.
• Must be able to test, inspect, and troubleshoot electronic circuitries by the use of test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and digital multi-meter.
• 3D modeling utilizing Solidworks is a plus.
• Must have electronics knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting of sophisticated systems to include circuit issues, EMC/ESD mitigation.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of three years as an Electrical Engineer.
• Some mechanical experience preferred.
• Project Management experience helpful.
• 4-year Engineering Degree required.

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 1st Shift

Annual Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 depending on qualifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.