About this opportunity
Radiant Systems Inc lists this Senior Electrical Engineer – PCBA Troubleshooting opportunity in milpitas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Position is for 6 months however can be extended if the right person.
100% onsite in Milpitas
Hours: 40 hours
Timing: 9 AM to 6 PM PST. Possible of OT but depends on work load.
Core Technical Requirements (Must-Have)
Strong hands-on expertise in PCBA analysis
Reverse engineering of PCBAs , often without schematics or design documentation
Board-level troubleshooting from an engineering standpoint (not technician-level repair)
Ability to understand how circuits function by analyzing physical boards and components
Experience identifying failure points , root causes, and circuit-level issues
Develop structured troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for repair suppliers
Nature of the Role (Very Important)
This is NOT a design role and NOT a day-to-day repair technician role
Focus is on engineering analysis, diagnosis, and documentation
Output is clear troubleshooting documentation that repair vendors/technicians can follow
Testing is ~20% of the role ; the majority is reverse engineering and circuit understanding
ATE-only or repetitive RMA profiles are not a good fit
Tools & Technical Knowledge
Hands-on use of:
Logic/protocol analyzers
Multimeters
Power supply troubleshooting knowledge is a plus , not mandatory
Ability to design basic test fixtures for repaired boards (bonus)
Experience & Education
10+ years of relevant experience (ideal range: 13–18 years )
Bachelor’s degree required , preferably in Electrical Engineering
Soft Skills & Working Style (Critical)
High perseverance and patience (problems may take time to solve)
Comfortable working with ambiguity and incomplete information
Independent problem solver who can still collaborate with the team
Strong documentation and communication skills
Able to translate complex technical analysis into simple, actionable instructions
Open-minded, flexible, and willing to work in labs/clean rooms as needed
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in PCBA design analysis, reverse engineering, and diagnosis/troubleshooting to address our repair goals. Candidate should be capable of diagnosing and troubleshooting defective boards, with or without relevant design documentation.
Skilled at developing comprehensive board repair plans—including approaches, timelines, and identifying technical dependencies.
Applying critical thinking to troubleshoot PCBA issues without design documents
Proficient in using PCB troubleshooting equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
Work with minimum guidance
Good track record of on time delivery
Attitude to persevere through tough challenges
Good understanding on Power supplies and electrical systems will be a plus
There might be International travel occasionally
ability to work effectively with both junior and senior-level team members, bringing in a collaborative environment
communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders
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Worksite address
milpitas, CA, 95035, US
Who can apply
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