Electronics Engineer

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

MAKS is seeking a motivated, hands‑on Electronics Engineer or Mechatronic Engineer with 1‑5 years experience who is eager to learn, experiment, and grow within a highly specialized automotive electronics environment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in hardware design, prototyping, and hands‑on problem‑solving, who thrives in a fast‑moving, in‑house engineering setting. You will work closely with senior engineers and production teams to support the development, testing, and refinement of electronic repair solutions, fixtures, and prototypes—many of which are unique to MAKS.

• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of electronic circuits and repair solutions for automotive control modules (TIPMs, ECMs, TCMs, etc.).
• Reverse engineering of automotive electronic controls modules and systems.
• Support hardware prototyping, including bread boarding, PCB bring‑up, and rapid iteration.
• Utilize 3D printing and mechanical prototyping to design and fabricate test fixtures, enclosures, and tooling.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of electronic failures at the component and board level.
• Assist with documentation of schematics, test procedures, engineering notes, and revision changes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve repair reliability and efficiency.
• Support testing and validation efforts using lab equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and logic analyzers.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 9001 processes and quality standards.
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, repeatability, and accountability in all engineering work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• 1‑5 years of experience.
• Foundational understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Experience with hardware prototyping, whether academic, professional, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, CAD modeling, or rapid prototyping tools.
• Comfort working hands‑on with physical hardware in a lab or production‑adjacent environment.
• Strong curiosity, drive, willingness to learn, and ability to take feedback and iterate quickly.
• Ability to work full‑time on‑site in Chatsworth, CA.

• Exposure to automotive electronics or embedded systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and datasheets.
• Basic PCB design or layout experience.
• Familiarity with test automation, fixtures, or manufacturing/process engineering.
• Internship, co‑op, or project experience involving real‑world hardware systems.

Full‑time, on‑site role in Chatsworth, CA. Hands‑on engineering environment with frequent interaction with physical hardware. Fast‑paced, evolving operation where flexibility and initiative are highly valued. Strong opportunity for skill development, mentorship, and career growth within MAKS.

MAKS is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Associate

Full‑time

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing