Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer, Component Obsolescence Management

Advatech Pacific is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer for Component Obsolescence Management. The primary focus will be on qualifying alternate parts, design, testing and failure analysis. This position may work independently to formulate potential solutions to given component issues, assembly problems or changes to facilitate manufacturing.

• General motor controller and temperature controller understanding.
• High-reliability electronics design/analysis awareness: derating, thermalmargins, worst-case analysis, tolerance stack-ups, datasheet comparisons.
• Aerospace environmental / safety conscience: DO-160, AC.25-981C, vibration/shock, altitude, humidity, salt fog (as applicable), temperature and thermal analysis, understanding of connector/cabling/hardware considerations,system safety, explosion proof design, intrinsic safety.
• Power quality & protection: surge/transient handling, inrush limiting, circuitlightning protection.
• EMI/EMC discipline: grounding/bonding concepts, cable shielding terminations, filtering for radiated and conducted emissions, common and differential modefilters.
• Schematic / PCB:
  Altium proficient, read / edit schematics and PCB.
• Printed Circuit Board:
  Supplier/PCBA process knowledge (conformal coat, staking,bonding, potting, cleanliness).
• Qualification/verification mindset: test plans, requirements traceability, evidence packages to verify and validate selections as needed.
• Failure analysis & reliability: FRACAS, root cause + corrective action effectiveness, counterfeit parts awareness, problem solving.

• A minimum of 3–5 years Electrical Engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write clear test reports, FRACAS entries, and deviation/waiver justifications.
• Self‑starter who understands the need for accuracy, timeliness and quality in assigned work tasks.
• Working knowledge of EE-related software, hardware and testing tools.

Requires a Bachelor’s of Science or Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.

Due to the responsibilities of these positions, customer requirements, and Export Control Information (ECI), all qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Advatech Pacific is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of applicants and employees is based on bona fide occupational requirements and is done without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or veteran status.