Electrical Engineer

Position : Electrical Engineer (2 Openings)

Location: Irvine, CA

Salary: $85K - 90K per annum + Benefits

Job Summary:

• At Client, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly.
• The Electrical Engineer II, Product Lifecycle Management supports the sustainment and continuous improvement of commercially released medical devices and capital equipment.
• This role evaluates electrical component obsolescence, performs End-of-Life (EOL) assessments, and implements engineering solutions that support product availability, manufacturing continuity, quality, compliance, and business objectives.
• The position works with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and suppliers to assess lifecycle risks, execute engineering changes, and support business continuity for electrical systems and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical assessments of electrical and electronic component obsolescence, supplier discontinuance notifications, and EOL risks.

• Evaluate impacts to product performance, manufacturing operations, supply continuity, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Support mitigation plans, including alternate component qualification, second source validation, redesign activities, last-time-buy recommendations, and inventory strategies.

• Execute assigned lifecycle management and sustaining engineering projects with limited supervision, escalating complex issues when appropriate.

• Investigate and resolve moderately complex issues related to quality, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and component availability.

• Author and implement engineering changes, including impact assessments, risk evaluations, verification and validation activities, and documentation updates.

• Review schematics, bills of materials, PCBAs, and component specifications to assess form-fit-function impacts and implementation requirements.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to evaluate technical alternatives and implement practical solutions.

• Manage assigned deliverables, schedules, risks, and actions, and communicate status to project teams and stakeholders.

• Contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with applicable quality systems, design controls, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or another regulated industry.

• Experience with electronic components, PCBAs, electrical systems, schematics, and engineering documentation.

• Knowledge of engineering change processes and product lifecycle management principles.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting released products in sustaining engineering, technical stewardship, or lifecycle management.

• Experience with component obsolescence analysis and EOL assessments.

• Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA quality requirements, and design controls.

• Experience with Windchill, SAP, or similar PLM and ERP systems.

• Experience with medical devices, capital equipment, embedded electronics, or electromechanical systems.

Key Competencies:

• Product Lifecycle Management

• Component Obsolescence & EOL Assessment

• Sustaining Engineering

• Engineering Change Management

• Risk Assessment

• Electrical Systems & PCBA Fundamentals

• Project Execution

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Continuous Improvement.

Thanks

Victor Rich

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