Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Job Description:

• We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to diagnose and resolve issues with printed circuit boards (PCBs) that are not functioning as expected. The ideal candidate will analyze design, production, and assembly problems, test PCBs, and write corrective action reports to guide the production and design teams in resolving these issues.

Job Day to Day:

• Test and diagnose PCBs to identify design, production, and assembly issues.
• Analyze design, test data, PCB failures, and conduct root cause investigations to determine the origin of problems.
• Write corrective action reports detailing solutions and recommendations for manufacturing and design improvements.
• Collaborate with production and design teams to implement corrective actions.

Must Have Skills:

• Experience working through a minimum of 3 product lifecycles.
• Experience doing PCB design and PCB layout.

Additional Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DC/DC converters, motor drives, and MOSFETs.
• Experience with motor controls.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Proficiency in power electronics and high power applications.
• Experience in PCB testing, failure analysis, and/or root cause analysis.
• Ability to write detailed corrective action reports for PCBs.
• Strong understanding of PCB layout and design (needed to write corrective action reports)

Work Environment:

The role is based in a large production facility, with engineers working in an upstairs office and cubicle-style space. An electronics lab is available onsite on the same floor. Team members have flexible working hours, arriving between 6:30 and 8:30 AM, with the requirement to work 8 hours each day. The position offers contract extensions with many people staying for years, providing stability and the opportunity for long-term collaboration.

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carson, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $75.00/hr.

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 Carson,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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