About this role
Description
Provide senior-level electrical engineering support for existing products, production issues, and field issues
Independently troubleshoot complex electrical and electronic failures and determine root cause
Perform PCBA/component-level troubleshooting and failure analysis
Support resolution of electrical issues with minimal electrical engineering guidance after training on company-specific products and processes
Troubleshoot electrical test fixtures used in production; LabVIEW is utilized within the test environment
Support PCBA component End-of-Life and obsolescence issues
Evaluate electrical components and support changes to existing designs as needed
Develop and execute test plans to validate electrical designs and corrective actions
Support electrical and control systems used within fluid applicators, fluid management systems, automation equipment, and customer line-control interfaces
Partner with Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve product and manufacturing issues
Support prototype builds, beta builds, manufacturing activities, and related engineering documentation
Skills
Electrical engineering, troubleshoot electrical, pcbas, schematic, labview, test fixture, altium
Top Skills Details
Electrical engineering,troubleshoot electrical,pcbas,schematic
Additional Skills & Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering with 710 years of experience, or equivalent relevant experience
Senior-level electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis experience
Hands-on PCBA/component-level troubleshooting experience
Experience supporting production and/or field electrical issues
Experience with electronic component End-of-Life/obsolescence
Test fixture troubleshooting experience preferred
LabVIEW experience beneficial
Altium design experience preferred
Experience with BOMs, Engineering Change Orders, and manufacturing processes preferred
ERP experience preferred; SAP experience is a plus
Ability to work independently and make engineering decisions with minimal guidance
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.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.
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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
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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.