Electrical Engineer V

Electrical Engineer V

Bloomfield CT

Contract - 1st Shift, 5/40

Pay Range: $88.50 - $98.33/Hr.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k

Required Qualifications: Electrical Engineer V

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, repair, test engineering, or industrial systems support.
• Must have experience with Electrical Engineering, Electronics Repair, Industrial Engineering, and Industrial Test Fixtures
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and repair of electronic assemblies and power electronics.
• Experience designing, building, and commissioning electronic test equipment.
• Experience leading facility transitions, manufacturing transfers, or operational startup initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of industrial process flow, Lean Manufacturing, and cell-based production systems.
• Ability to develop technical documentation including schematics, procedures, layouts, and work instructions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Overview: Electrical Engineer V

Seeking a senior-level contractor to lead the capacity expansion of an industrial electronics repair operation specializing in elevator drive and PCBA repairs. The contractor must possess expert-level experience in electronics troubleshooting, power electronics, distributed control system design, test system design, manufacturing process optimization, cell layout design, and operational transitions. Responsibilities include designing and commissioning new test equipment, validating repair processes, optimizing workflow, leading equipment migration activities, and increasing repair throughput. Experience with industrial drives, automated test systems, depot repair operations, and lean manufacturing is strongly preferred. This individual will serve as the technical lead responsible for designing, building, validating, and deploying new test systems; optimizing repair workflows; and improving overall costs and lead times for this core function.

Duties: Electrical Engineer V

• Test Equipment Engineering

• Design, build, and commission new electronic test equipment and repair fixtures.

• Develop functional, diagnostic, and end-of-line test solutions for industrial electronic assemblies.

• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment documentation, and bills of material.

• Develop validation protocols and acceptance criteria for deployed test systems.

• Integrate instruments, data acquisition systems, power supplies, PLCs, and automation components as required.

• Electronics Repair & Technical Leadership

• Provide expert-level troubleshooting support for:

• PCBAs

• Power electronics

• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

• Motor control systems

• Industrial control electronics

• Embedded electronic assemblies

• Improve diagnostic methodologies and repair effectiveness.

• Reduce repeat failures, no-fault-found occurrences, and repair cycle times.

• Serve as the technical authority for repair processes and test methodologies.

• Process Improvement & Facility Layout

• Analyze existing workflows, material movement, workstation utilization, and throughput.

• Design optimized facility and cell layouts utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Improve production flow, technician productivity, and inventory management.

• Establish standardized workstations, repair processes, and testing procedures.

• Implement best practices for quality, safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency.

• Capacity Expansion

• Develop and execute plans to increase repair capacity.

• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to increase throughput and operational flexibility.

• Support staffing and operational ramp-up activities.

Preferred Qualifications: Electrical Engineer V

• Experience supporting elevator, industrial automation, or transportation industry electronics repair

• Experience with elevator electronics and drive systems.

• Knowledge of variable frequency drives, motor controls, and industrial power systems.

• Experience with:

• National Instruments (NI) platforms

• LabVIEW

• PLC-based test systems

• Automated Test Equipment

• Industrial Electronics Repair

• Experience working within repair depot, remanufacturing, or service operations environments.

• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering certifications.

Deliverables: Electrical Engineer V

The contractor will be expected to deliver:

• Current-state operational assessment.
• Future-state layout and workflow design.
• New test equipment designs and deployment plans.
• Equipment commissioning strategy.
• Standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Test equipment validation and qualification documentation.
• Capacity expansion recommendations and implementation roadmap.
• Final operational handoff package & implementation

Success Metrics: Electrical Engineer V

• Successful capacity expansion, reducing overall costs and improving lead times.
• New test systems operational and validated according to schedule.
• Improved repair throughput and facility capacity.
• Reduced cycle time and process inefficiencies.
• Enhanced test coverage and repair quality improvements, closed loop field feedback for no problem found
• Complete documentation and operational readiness.

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