Electrical Engineer – Hardware Validation; Consumer Electronics

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Hardware Validation (Consumer Electronics)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)

Duration: 6 months Contract to start with

We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer to support hardware development for next-generation smart wearable systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lab environment, enjoys deep technical problem-solving, and has strong system-level understanding across power, battery, and charging architectures.

You will play a critical role in hardware validation, debugging, and failure analysis, ensuring products meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. The work is highly cross‑functional and requires both technical depth and clear communication.

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with a strong focus on hardware validation and debugging
• Hands‑on expertise with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, electronic loads, etc.)
• Strong foundation in system‑level electrical analysis:
  Power integrity, Transient response, Noise and ripple, Efficiency and stability
• Experience with high‑density PCB design (rigid/flex) and system integration
• Proven ability to drive root‑cause analysis and issue resolution
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Background in consumer electronics, wearables, or highly integrated hardware systems
• Familiarity with test automation (Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Working knowledge of regulatory and safety standards
• Basic understanding of embedded systems (ability to review logs, interface with firmware teams)

• Experience with battery‑powered wearable systems validation
• Expertise in building automated test setups (power profiling, regression testing, long‑duration reliability testing)
• Exposure to NPI and manufacturing test strategies
• Experience with SoC bring‑up and subsystem integration (sensors, wireless, audio, display)

• Own end‑to‑end hardware validation efforts, including test plans, coverage, and pass/fail criteria
• Perform system‑level electrical measurements and analysis across power rails, regulators, batteries, and charging systems
• Execute hands‑on lab debugging and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, electronic loads, and logic analyzers
• Conduct failure analysis on electrical issues such as component failures, battery degradation, and system‑level faults
• Review schematics and PCB layouts; identify risks and recommend improvements
• Validate and approve prototypes, engineering builds, and functional models
• Develop test procedures, functional specs, and design trade‑off documentation
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing validation activities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure design robustness and production readiness
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (e.g., EMC) and support certification efforts
• Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers when needed