Professional - Engineering - Electrical Test Engineer III

Professional - Engineering - Electrical Test Engineer III - Contract - Irvine, CA - $40.00 - $45.45/hr

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Professional - Engineering - Electrical Test Engineer III in Irvine, CA

Role Description

This position will be responsible for supporting sustaining engineering projects related to manufacturing processes and design of electro-mechanical and optical systems and devices.
Provide engineering solutions for EOL (End of Life) components to ensure production lines continue to run.
Operate in a matrix organization and provide to the Site the specialist Knowledge, as a Subject Matter Expert, in manufacturing process design and value engineering (high volume tooling such powdered metal sintering, castings, stampings, injection molding, etc.)
Duties include material/tooling specification, design, testing and validation.
Provide Engineering support for product design improvements to improve manufacturing efficiency, ensure product quality and support cost reduction activities
Provide Subject Matter Expertise to solve complex engineering problems as they pertain to quality, production yield, cost, or reliability.
Responsible for initiation and management of engineering change requests
Identifies, creates plans, defines scope, provides financial justification, and drives execution of solutions to complex quality, production, cost, supplier, and reliability problems as they affect manufacturing. Responsible for project management & planning and for liaising with other departments/plants affected on process and equipment related projects. Responsible for reporting project status to management and highlighting areas of concern early.
Responsible for planning and managing projects to ensure effective utilization of resources and for liaising with R&D and other facilities to develop and introduce new products and processes.
Perform all other essential duties as assigned.

Skills & Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Background in manufacturing and fabrication processes such as electro-mechanical assembly and test, sheet metal, machining, injection molding, pneumatics, fluidics and optics in the medical device industry is preferred.
Background in manufacturing and fabrication processes such as electro-mechanical assembly and test, sheet metal, machining, injection molding, pneumatics, fluidics and optics in the medical device industry is preferred.
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability concepts, strong written and verbal communication skills, mechanical design experience, GD&T, inspection processes and equipment along with the ability to work in cross functional teams are required to succeed in this role.
Electrical, Mechanical, and/or optical CAD experience (CREO, SolidWorks, OrCAD Allegro, Zemax)
Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

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Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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