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David Careers

Senior Electrical Engineer – PCBA Troubleshooting

Posted 3 days ago

radiant systemsMilpitas (CA)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansPrinted Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

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About the role

Overview: Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying. Position is for 6 months however can be extended if the right person.100% onsite in Milpitas
Hours: 40 hours
Timing: 9 AM to 6 PM PST. Possible of OT but depends on work load. Core Technical Requirements (Must-Have) Strong hands-on expertise in PCBA analysis Reverse engineering of PCBAs, often without schematics or design documentation Board-level troubleshooting from an engineering standpoint (not technician-level repair) Ability to understand how circuits function by analyzing physical boards and components Experience identifying failure points, root causes, and circuit-level issues Develop structured troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for repair suppliers Nature of the Role (Very Important) This is NOT a design role and NOT a day-to-day repair technician role Focus is on engineering analysis, diagnosis, and documentation Output is clear troubleshooting documentation that repair vendors/technicians can follow Testing is ~20% of the role; the majority is reverse engineering and circuit understandingATE-only or repetitive RMA profiles are not a good fit Tools & Technical Knowledge Hands-on use of: Logic/protocol analyzers MultimetersPower supply troubleshooting knowledge is a plus, not mandatory Ability to design basic test fixtures for repaired boards (bonus)
Experience & Education:
  • 10+ years of relevant experience (ideal range: 13–18 years)
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering
  • Soft Skills & Working Style (Critical)
  • High perseverance and patience (problems may take time to solve)
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity and incomplete information
  • Independent problem solver who can still collaborate with the team
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Able to translate complex technical analysis into simple, actionable instructions
  • Open-minded, flexible, and willing to work in labs/clean rooms as needed
  • Technical SkillsStrong expertise in PCBA design analysis, reverse engineering, and diagnosis/troubleshooting to address our repair goals. Candidate should be capable of diagnosing and troubleshooting defective boards, with or without relevant design documentation. xmcpwfu
Skilled at developing comprehensive board repair plans—including approaches, timelines, and identifying technical dependencies. Applying critical thinking to troubleshoot PCBA issues without design documents Proficient in using PCB troubleshooting equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers Work with minimum guidance Good track record of on time delivery Attitude to persevere through tough challenges Good understanding on Power supplies and electrical systems will be a plus There might be International travel occasionallyability to work effectively with both junior and senior-level team members, bringing in a collaborative environmentcommunicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders

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