Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Balance Staffing

• San Jose
• 3.5 Newark, CA Job Details Contract $49
• $54 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Word Automotive electrical systems Laboratory safety Microsoft Excel Laboratory instruments Engineering testing Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Automation Engineering Data reporting Mid-level Electrical engineering Electrical system testing Bachelor's degree Scripting Developing automated testing protocols Data collection OEM Electrical Engineering Engineering validation Excel data analysis

Full Job Description Job Title:

Electrical Engineer 1

Type of Role:

(Contract)

Expected Length of Contract:

Through December 2026 Shift /

Hours:

Monday

• Friday 8am
• 5pm

Location:

Newark, CA Hourly Range:

$49

• 54/Hour Typical Day in the Role
• Purpose of the

Team:

The purpose of this team is to perform electrical and environmental testing, including operation of thermal chambers and power supplies.

• Key projects: This role supports the development and validation of electrical equipment through hands-on testing, data collection, and in-house reporting. Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required:

1-2 overall years of experience in the field.

• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
• Best vs.

Average:

The ideal resume would contain

• Experience working at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier is a significant advantage
• Prior work in a dedicated test house is highly beneficial
• Scripting proficiency and the ability to automate test processes are strong pluses

Performance Indicators:

Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience 1. Excellent Excel experience Familiarity with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and current measurement techniques 2. Basic understanding of automotive electrical systems and lab testing practices Hard Skills Assessments

• Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP

Hard Skills Assessment Process:

The assessment process will include multiple rounds

Required Candidate Preparation:

Candidates should be ready to discuss all prior work history related to this role, their proficiency in oscilloscopes, DMMs and be able to confidently speak on how electricity works. Design & Validation Test Engineer Role Summary This role is intended to support Design Validation (DV) activities, specifically LV124 electrical stress testing, E-Fuse inrush current characterization and environmental testing. These tests are critical to meeting requirements, validating ECU robustness under electrical stress, and reducing program risk ahead of key milestones. This test engineer position will support execution and documentation of DV testing under the guidance of senior engineers. Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of LV124 electrical stress tests per approved test plans and internal specifications
• Assist with E-Fuse inrush current testing, including test setup, waveform capture, and preliminary analysis
• Configure and operate laboratory equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, current probes, and electronic loads
• Document test conditions, results, and observations to support DV/PV reporting
• Organize waveform data, plots, and test artifacts for engineering review
• Work closely with senior DV engineers to ensure coverage, schedule adherence, and safe lab operations Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Basic understanding of automotive electrical systems and lab testing practices
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and current measurement techniques
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to work hands-on in a validation lab environment
• Strong skills working with Microsoft Word and Excel for data organization, analysis and report generation.

Perks and Benefits:

While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, optional medical benefits, paid sick leave, and state-specific retirement saving options in accordance with state or local law. Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out to you! Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Pay:

$49.00

• $54.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person