Entry Level Electrical Engineer

About the role

This entry-level role offers a hands-on opportunity for a junior Electrical Engineer, Electronics Technician, or recent EE/EET graduate to evaluate and troubleshoot returned products that involve electronic generator controllers. You will work with detailed diagnostic procedures, test equipment, and circuit boards to determine failures and support warranty decisions, gaining valuable practical experience early in your career.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and troubleshoot returned electronic generator controllers in a structured and methodical manner.
• Follow a detailed diagnostic procedure of approximately 12 pages that defines test points, measurements, expected results, and oscilloscope examples.
• Use a digital multimeter or voltmeter and an oscilloscope to take accurate measurements on circuit boards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to identify and probe appropriate locations on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Compare measured values and observed waveforms against documented expected results to identify discrepancies.
• Determine whether a returned unit is damaged and help identify the likely cause of failure.
• Run established automated tests on returned units when applicable to support the diagnostic process.
• Document test results, observations, and conclusions clearly to support warranty decisions.
• Escalate unusual, complex, or difficult failures to an Electrical Engineer on the team for further analysis.
• Work safely when probing and measuring circuits, ensuring proper use of test equipment and adherence to diagnostic procedures.

Essential Skills

• Basic ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience using a multimeter or voltmeter for electrical measurements.
• Basic experience using an oscilloscope to observe and interpret waveforms.
• Comfort probing and taking measurements on circuit boards safely and accurately.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles relevant to troubleshooting controllers and PCBs.
• Ability to follow a detailed, step-by-step diagnostic procedure consistently and accurately.
• Capability to compare measured results and waveforms against documented expected values to identify issues.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to troubleshooting returned units.
• Clear written communication skills to document findings for warranty decisions.
• Professional experience is not required; relevant university labs, internships, co-ops, technician experience, or hands-on electronics projects are acceptable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), or equivalent technical education.
• Exposure to troubleshooting electronic controllers, PCBs, or similar electronic systems in labs, internships, or personal projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Electrical Engineers by escalating complex failures and incorporating feedback.
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in diagnostics, test procedures, and failure analysis of electronic equipment.

Work Environment

You will work in a hands-on electronics environment focused on evaluating and troubleshooting returned electronic generator controllers. The role involves frequent use of digital multimeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and established automated test systems, along with regular reference to detailed diagnostic procedures and electrical schematics. You will interact with circuit boards and electronic assemblies at a workbench or lab setting, documenting your findings to support warranty decisions and collaborating with Electrical Engineers when complex issues arise. The environment emphasizes safety, precision, and methodical troubleshooting, providing a strong foundation for building practical electrical and electronics experience early in your career.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $27.00 – $34.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 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)