Lead Electrical Engineer, Test Systems

Lead Electrical Engineer, Test Systems

The R&D Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team is dedicated to developing scalable test solutions that accelerate product development cycles, leveraging cutting-edge technology to reduce costs and enhance flexibility. This team uniquely supports both vehicle and energy programs across R&D, engineering, and manufacturing. As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to various business aspects and directly impact the mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, validate, and integrate end-to-end electrical hardware test solutions to support product development, testing, and manufacturing teams.

Take ownership of PCB electronics and electrical sub-systems, including specifications, design, prototyping, validation testing, and system integration.

Develop electrical schematics, bill of materials, harness drawings, and system diagrams.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical, Software, Firmware, Regulatory, Testing, Manufacturing, Build, and Operations teams.

Bring up, commission, conduct root cause analysis, and troubleshoot field issues at various global locations.

Create documentation for test equipment certification, operation, and maintenance.

Coach and mentor Engineers, Interns, and Technicians to develop their technical skills and experience.

Essential Skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Hands-on hardware design, testing, and debugging experience in power electronics (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC converters) and low-power analog and digital circuits.

Experience in PCB layout with considerations for signal integrity, noise, and EMI (Altium experience preferred).

Proficiency with modeling and circuit simulation tools such as MATLAB-Simulink, LTspice.

Experience with embedded programming and digital communication protocols (CAN, RS-485, SPI, I2C).

Strong knowledge of dynos, motors, drives, power systems, and switchgear components.

Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM), FMEA tools/process, and quality control.

Experience with laboratory test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, high-voltage differential probes, and power analyzers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master's graduate with 3-4 years of experience, a PhD with 3-4 years, or 10+ years of industry experience, ideally in power electronics, AC/DC inverters, and high voltage systems.

Experience with test automation and data analysis in NI LabVIEW, Python.

Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, involving interaction with various cross-functional groups. You will work with advanced technologies including high-power bidirectional AC-DC and DC-DC converters, motor/powertrain/chassis dynamometers, inverters, and data acquisition systems. This role may require global travel to troubleshoot and support field issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.