Job Title: Electrical EngineerJob Description
Join our team as an Electrical Engineer where you will troubleshoot inverter systems that fail production testing or are returned from the field. You will perform root cause analysis on electrical, manufacturing, and quality issues, while reading and analyzing schematics, PCB layouts, and electrical designs. Your role will involve developing corrective actions and repair instructions, and collaborating with various teams to resolve product issues.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot inverter systems failing production testing or returned from the field.
Conduct root cause analysis on electrical, manufacturing, and quality issues.
Read and analyze schematics, PCB layouts, and electrical designs.
Use oscilloscopes, probes, and lab equipment to diagnose failures.
Develop corrective actions and repair instructions.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams to resolve product issues.
Support sustaining engineering and production validation efforts.
Document findings and drive long-term corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related electronics discipline.
3+ years of electrical engineering experience required; 5+ years preferred.
Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, PCBs, and electronic assemblies.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts.
Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, probes, multimeters, and other electrical test equipment.
Experience performing root cause analysis and failure investigations.
Experience supporting products in a manufacturing, production, sustaining engineering, or validation environment.
Experience working with PCB design tools, preferably Altium.
Strong understanding of electronic hardware and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency with Excel; experience using Python or MATLAB for data analysis is a plus.
Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced laboratory and manufacturing environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with contract manufacturers and production support activities preferred.
Power electronics, inverter, converter, or industrial electronics experience preferred.
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) is a plus.
Aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, startup, or high-tech manufacturing experience preferred.
Work Environment
This role is 100% onsite in Poway, CA, within a hands-on laboratory and manufacturing environment. The position involves a fast-paced production support setting, with frequent interaction with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams. You will engage in a mix of independent troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration, using electrical lab equipment and testing on a daily basis.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $62.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
