Electrical Engineer – Hardware Sustaining & Test Engineering

Introduction:

We are seeking Electrical Engineers to join our Hardware Sustaining & Test Engineering team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in hardware engineering, with a focus on consumer electronics or wearables. This position requires hands-on experience with component engineering and a background in New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct full Bill of Materials (BoM) scrubs to identify at-risk and End-of-Life (EOL) components; recommend and qualify alternate components.
• Perform documented Change Impact Analysis (CIA) on component changes, evaluating form, fit, and function impacts with associated risk ratings.
• Author and execute complete Engineering Change Orders (ECO) packages including updated schematics, PCB layouts, CAD models, and validation plans.
• Coordinate with firmware/software teams to validate releases against hardware configurations.
• Conduct 8D Failure Analysis investigations including containment actions, root-cause identification, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and design teams to drive permanent resolution of field and production failures.

Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in hardware sustaining engineering, product engineering, or test engineering in a consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with Electronic Component Engineering, schematic capture, and PCB layout tools.
• Proficiency in CAD/3D modeling tools for electromechanical design.
• Understanding of electronic component specifications, datasheets, and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with firmware/hardware integration and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, FMEA, fishbone diagrams, and 5-Why analysis.
• Experience with IPC standards for PCB design and manufacturing.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems and formal change management processes.
• Experience with DFM/DFT (Design for Manufacturing/Test) principles.