Quest Global Manufacturing

Electrical Engineer - Board Design, Debug, and Lab Support

Quest Global Manufacturing • $90K — $130K *
Fremont, CA 94536In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Hands-on PCB design and debugging experience.
  • Strong grasp of electronics and signal integrity.
  • Ability to interpret schematics and design documents.
  • Proficient soldering skills, particularly with SMD components.
  • Experience using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters.
  • Good documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and support custom electronic boards for projects.
  • Conduct schematic reviews and perform board bring-up activities.
  • Troubleshoot and identify electrical issues on PCBs.
  • Execute soldering and rework on components as needed.
  • Support modifications on PCBs including adding or removing components.
  • Provide lab support for hardware validation and prototype testing.
  • Document findings and support board repair and modifications.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in a hardware lab environment.
  • Opportunity to work on custom board design and prototype development.
  • Collaborative work with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Engagement with a variety of electrical test instruments.
  • Support for professional growth through engineering tasks.
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Job Requirements

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer with strong experience in custom board design, board-level debugging, soldering/rework, and lab bring-up support. The candidate should be comfortable working in a hardware lab environment, using electrical test instruments, debugging board-level issues, and supporting engineering teams during prototype development, validation, and issue resolution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, review, and support custom electronic boards based on project requirements.
  • Perform schematic review, board bring-up, and board-level electrical debugging.
  • Identify and troubleshoot electrical issues on PCB boards, including power, signal, component, and connectivity-related problems.
  • Perform soldering, desoldering, and rework activities on PCBs.
  • Remove and replace components such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and other discrete components.
  • Support board modifications such as adding/removing resistors, capacitors, jumpers, wires, or other components as required.
  • Provide hands-on lab support for hardware validation, prototype testing, and failure analysis.
  • Use lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, high-resolution/high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, logic analyzers, and other electrical test equipment.
  • Capture, analyze, and interpret electrical signals, waveforms, noise, timing, voltage levels, and power behavior.
  • Work with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, validation, and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Document debug findings, test results, rework details, and issue resolution steps.
  • Support prototype builds, board repairs, engineering changes, and lab setup activities.
  • Maintain lab equipment, test setups, cables, fixtures, and hardware samples in an organized manner.

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with PCB board design, board bring-up, and hardware debugging.
  • Strong understanding of basic electronics, analog/digital circuits, power supplies, and signal integrity fundamentals.
  • Experience reading and understanding schematics, PCB layouts, datasheets, and board design documents.
  • Good soldering and rework skills, including experience with SMD components.
  • Ability to remove, replace, and modify components such as resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and jumpers.
  • Experience using lab equipment such as:
    • Oscilloscopes
    • High-resolution/high-bandwidth oscilloscopes
    • Digital multimeters
    • DC power supplies
    • Function generators
    • Logic analyzers
    • Soldering and rework stations
  • Ability to debug electrical issues independently and provide clear technical explanations.
  • Good documentation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced lab environment and support multiple hardware activities.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with high-speed digital interfaces and signal measurement.
  • Experience with board-level failure analysis and root-cause debugging.
  • Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium, OrCAD, Cadence, KiCad, or similar.
  • Experience supporting prototype hardware bring-up and validation.
  • Knowledge of test fixtures, cable assemblies, probing methods, and lab safety practices.
  • Experience working with engineering change orders, board modifications, and hardware validation reports.

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Learn more about Quest Global Manufacturing
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1997
* Ladders Estimates

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