Electrical Engineer III

Ralliant • Hollister, CA

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About The Position

The Electrical Engineer III works with cross-functional teams to resolve hardware production issues and supports product development, manufacturing, testing, and cost-reduction initiatives. The role includes analog and digital circuit analysis using Cadence simulation tools, hands-on failure investigation and troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. The engineer prepares technical reports, proposals, test plans, and test reports, and presents failure-analysis findings to customers.

The position also supports the development and testing of test equipment and manufacturing tooling; product documentation, engineering analysis, drawings, and design reviews; and Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects through design support and engineering leadership. The engineer contributes to Kaizen efforts focused on process, production, and test improvements.

Work takes place in an office and engineering lab environment. The role offers a four-day, 10-hour schedule, with additional Fridays off depending on business demands.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10 to 15 years of experience; experience in a production-related role and in an aerospace defense company is noted as a plus.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, manage several complex projects, and use time effectively.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication skills and the ability to present technical information.
• Ability to perform electrical stress analysis and reliability predictions on EEE components.
• Strong knowledge of analog circuit theory and operation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with military electrical component requirements.
• Experience with Cadence design suites, including OrCAD Schematic Capture, PCB Editor, and PSpice, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with government specifications and industry standards related to safety-critical electronics.
• Familiarity with DOE, FMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, or similar analysis tools.
• Experience in a production-related role and in an aerospace defense company.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to address and resolve hardware production issues.
• Perform analog and digital circuit analysis using Cadence simulation tools.
• Support failure investigations and conduct hands-on troubleshooting using rigorous root cause analysis.
• Prepare reports and presentations for production and development activities, including technical proposal submittals, test plans, and test reports.
• Deliver technical failure-analysis reports and presentations to customers.
• Support the development, enhancement, and testing of test equipment and manufacturing tooling to improve performance and efficiency.
• Support product development through documentation, engineering analysis, product drawing preparation, and design reviews.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through engineering analysis, product design improvements, drawing preparation, cost estimation, and product planning.
• Provide project design support and engineering leadership for Internal Research and Development (IRAD) activities, and conduct related design engineering tasks.
• Assist with Kaizen initiatives focused on process, production, and test improvements.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401K
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and optical coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents
• Flexible four-day, 10-hour work schedule, with additional Fridays off based on business demands
• Quarterly bonus based on performance and behavior metrics
• Opportunities to move vertically or laterally within the company
• Promote-from-within culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior