Electrical Sustaining Engineer

Rantec is hiring an Electrical Engineer!Come join our team! Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following are a few:Competitive wagesGreat benefits - i.e. Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending AccountsVacation, Holidays, PTO Tuition Assistance401K with matching up to 6%,Peer-to-Peer recognition and Years of Service AwardsWe have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 scheduleFree catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we workRantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.ScopeAs an Electrical Sustaining Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for resolving production issues affecting power supplies. You are responsible for identifying and implementing engineering solutions for existing designs in response to component obsolescence and evolving technical requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure timely issue resolution while maintaining continuous product delivery to customers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but, are not limited to;Proposal/Quoting Activities:Provides support evaluating Bill of Materials for existing products. Sustaining/Production ActivitiesAnalyze legacy designs and provide hands on support of troubleshooting production hardwareAnalyze legacy designs to support root cause failures and corrective actions on Customer returned unitsAnalyze, update, and carry out activities associated with component Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) and obsolescenceWork with Test team to maintain and update automated test environmentUse of MRP and configuration management tools and updating product documentation to reflect design changesProviding electrical engineering support, particularly for component specs and selection, for power supply design in support of failure analysis and mitigating obsolescenceDevelopment Activities:Support testing and documentation of updated designsFinding replacements for obsolete electrical components and updating current designsEvaluate testing requirements for new designsProvide technical support to Test engineering on Testing requirements for new designsOther:Evaluate Part Change Notice’s from manufacturers, determine potential impact to design, and coordinate actions resulting from evaluationAbility to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, as required. Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal RegulationsAs the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduledPerform other duties as assignedQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.Education And ExperienceBachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering0-2 years applicable engineering experience preferred. Masters Degrees with emphasis in power electronics can substitute for years of experienceRequired:Extensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AccessAbility to troubleshoot electronics issues using scientific principlesPreferred:Solid experience with specifications for, or failure analysis of high-reliability and/or commercial Electrical/Electronic piece partsPower switching techniques, Control systems, Thermal analysis, Component modeling experience preferredExperience with electronics laboratory equipmentDemonstrated ability to resolve complex issuesPossess good oral and written communication skills; and be self-motivated in performance of duties with limited supervisionFamiliarity with tools used in managing obsolescence [i.e. Silicon Expert] to identify, forecast, and resolve obsolete component issuesExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a team environment are requiredDesirable to have Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design and manufacturing experiencePhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to be able to sit, stand and move about the inside of the facility to manage the workforce. Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as; calculator, copy machine, printers, etc. Lifting and handling of boxes and/or materials up to a maximum of 50 pounds occasionally, and 25 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Salary Range: $96,262.40 - $125,153.60 AnnuallyClick on this link to read Rantec's Privacy PolicyRantec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. Rantec will consider requests for reasonable accommodation from applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact hr@rantec.com.Powered by JazzHR1tFA7UXbus