Electrical Engineering Manager (Orange County)

Electrical Engineering Manager PCBA / Test

6 month Contract / Temporary Opportunity

Were seeking a Staff / Manager level Electrical Engineer Consultant with strong experience in electrical testing, circuit board validation, and manufacturing support for regulated medical or high-reliability products. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of design verification, test development, and process optimization ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Youll work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop and validate test systems, drive root-cause investigations, and lead process improvements across prototype and production stages.

What Youll Do

• Lead electrical and PCBA testing across prototype and production builds to ensure compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain test fixtures, automated test systems, and validation protocols for efficient, traceable testing.
• Conduct root cause analysis for test failures, process deviations, and field issues, implementing robust corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure smooth design transfer and scalable production processes.
• Support process validation (IQ / OQ / PQ) and test method validation (TMV) activities for new and existing test systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve electrical and process issues impacting yield and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in automation, data acquisition, and test efficiency.
• Ensure all testing and manufacturing activities meet FDA, ISO 13485, and IEC 60601 standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, promoting strong engineering discipline and quality culture.

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