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Senior Electrical Engineer
480 N. McCarthy Blvd Suite 280 Milpitas, CA 95035 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Sr 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.
- 5+ years of experience in consumer electronics with a focus on hardware system design.
- Track record of nurturing consumer electrical products into production, especially in off-shore 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 is preferred.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Salary Range: $150K-200K.
- 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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Laura Duarte
I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive. I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.