Jobs · Engineering · California

Power Electrical Engineer

Quest Global · Sunnyvale, CA · Yesterday
Engineering$100k–$140k/yrFull-time

Job Requirements

What You Will Do

  • Perform bench bring-up, functional testing, and characterization of power supply circuits, regulators, and power rails.
  • Benchmark power performance: efficiency, load/line regulation, ripple and noise, transient response, quiescent current, and thermal behavior.
  • Measure and characterize battery, charging, and power-delivery behavior across operating conditions and corners.
  • Set up and operate lab equipment: oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, source measure units (SMUs), data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and current/power measurement rigs.
  • Build, modify, and maintain test fixtures, cabling, sense/Kelvin connections, and bench setups for power measurement.
  • Execute power test plans, log results, and flag anomalies for review.
  • Capture, clean, and analyze measurement data; produce clear efficiency curves, waveforms, plots, and summary reports.
  • Assist with board rework, soldering, and basic power circuit debug tasks.
  • Track units, samples, and devices under test; maintain lab inventory and test logs.
  • Document test procedures and keep power validation records up to date.

What You Will Bring

  • Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, EE Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Understanding of power electronics fundamentals (regulators, DC-DC converters, power rails, voltage/current measurement).
  • Ability to read schematics and use standard electrical lab instruments.
  • Basic soldering / rework and bench debugging skills.
  • Strong data hygiene — accurate, well-organized record keeping.
  • Clear written and verbal communication; reliable and detail-oriented.

Work Experience

  • Preferred Skill: Hands-on experience characterizing or benchmarking power supplies, regulators, or battery/charging systems.
  • Familiarity with electronic loads, SMUs, and precision power measurement setups.
  • Scripting for test automation or data processing (Python preferred).
  • Experience with automated power test frameworks and DAQ tooling.
  • Experience with electronics or small-form-factor hardware development.
  • Comfort working in a fast-moving, iterative hardware development environment.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Sunnyvale, CA. You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability

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