Electrical Engineer

Position Title: Electrical Engineer

Position

Description:

Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with our client in Milpitas, CA.

• Design, develop, test, and validate cutting‑edge electrical designs and solutions that meet our clients' needs.
• Collaborate with technical experts, in‑house engineers, and clients on designs from initial concept to full mass‑production phases.
• Conduct design reviews with clients and company resources.
• Create, maintain, and review technical specifications, drawings, schematics, component BOM, and other documentation during the course of development.
• Work to support engineering build activities, including overseas travel.
• Perform electrical bring‑up and lab activities conducive to a start‑up‑type environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing resources to develop and review production test plans.
• Work to ensure all designs meet yield, quality, and safety standards.

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in consumer electronics with a focus on hardware system design.
• Track record of nurturing consumer electrical products into production, especially in offshore manufacturing‑type environments.
• Strong proficiency with PCB design and layout tool chains, especially Cadence OrCAD/ Allegro.
• Strong EE fundamentals on analog circuits (DC/DC, audio, power, and signal integrity, SPICE simulations).
• Strong EE fundamentals on battery‑powered circuits and power optimization best practices.
• Knowledgeable in digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB).
• Knowledgeable in RF communication systems and protocols (BLE, WiFi).
• Knowledgeable in Embedded Systems design utilizing ARM and RISC‑V processors.
• Knowledgeable of certification requirements, including UL, FCC, CE, USB‑IF.
• Experience with component sourcing, selection, and cost‑reduction activities.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex electrical problems.
• Ability to perform limited hands‑on lab and other technical work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and people management skills, including fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese, are preferred.

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Range: $150K‑180K.
• Location:
  
  Milpitas, CA.