Job#: 3027559 Job Description: Manufacturing Design Engineer 3
Senior Electrical Engineer (Lead-Level, Hands-On)
Location: Milpitas, CA
Work Model: 100% Onsite (5 days/week, required)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (typical 8:00am-5:00pm)
About the Role
Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and sustainment of complex electrical and electronic systems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in PCB and Flex PCB design who enjoys working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable hardware solutions and resolve manufacturing and customer-driven technical challenges.
This position supports both new product development and sustaining engineering efforts. Candidates with experience supporting semiconductor equipment or advanced manufacturing systems are strongly preferred. This is a fully onsite role; remote or hybrid work is not available.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support electrical and electronic systems, including schematic capture and hardware architecture
- Perform hands-on PCB and Flex PCB design and layout ownership
- Support new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives
- Troubleshoot complex electrical issues and support customer escalations and manufacturing issues
- Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions for field and production problems
- Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, systems, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams
- Generate and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including design records, analysis reports, and compliance documentation
- Support complaints engineering and ensure issues are documented, tracked, and resolved
- Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred but not required)
- 6-10+ years of experience in electrical or electronics engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with PCB and Flex PCB design
- Experience with electrical and electronic system development
- Experience producing and maintaining engineering documentation and supporting compliance efforts
- Semiconductor industry experience is strongly preferred
- Candidates from robotics, medical devices, or other advanced hardware industries may be considered if they have relevant semiconductor exposure or domain knowledge
- Ability to balance design ownership with hands-on troubleshooting and support
Tools and Technical Skills
- PCB design and layout tools such as Allegro (preferred)
- PSpice or similar circuit simulation tools
- Strong understanding of electrical system design best practices
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Immediate ownership of PCB and Flex PCB design work
- Active contribution to development and sustaining engineering efforts
- Effective resolution of manufacturing issues and customer escalations
- Strong collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions
Team Environment
- Collaborative engineering team of approximately 10-14 engineers
- Highly technical, cross-functional environment
- Individual contributor role (not a purely managerial position)
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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