Electrical Engineer

Position Title: Electrical Engineer

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with our client in Milpitas, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and validate cutting-edge electrical designs and solutions that meet our clients' needs.
• Collaborate with technical experts, in-house engineers, and clients on designs from initial concept to full mass-production phases.
• Conduct design reviews with clients and company resources.
• Create, maintain, and review technical specifications, drawings, schematics, component BOM, and other documentation during the course of development.
• Work to support engineering build activities, including overseas travel.
• Perform electrical bring-up and lab activities conducive to a start-up-type environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing resources to develop and review production test plans.
• Work to ensure all designs meet yield, quality, and safety standards.

Job Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in consumer electronics with a focus on hardware system design.
• Track record of nurturing consumer electrical products into production, especially in offshore manufacturing-type environments.
• Strong proficiency with PCB design and layout toolchains, especially Cadence OrCAD/ Allegro.
• Strong EE fundamentals on analog circuits (DC/DC, audio, power, and signal integrity, SPICE simulations).
• Strong EE fundamentals on battery-powered circuits and power optimization best practices.
• Knowledgeable in digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB).
• Knowledgeable in RF communication systems and protocols (BLE, WiFi).
• Knowledgeable in Embedded Systems design utilizing ARM and RISC-V processors.
• Knowledgeable of certification requirements, including UL, FCC, CE, USB-IF.
• Experience with component sourcing, selection, and cost-reduction activities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex electrical problems.
• Ability to perform limited hands-on lab and other technical work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills, including fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese, are preferred.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Range: $150K-180K.
• Location: Milpitas, CA.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.