Osda is seeking an onsite Electrical Engineer to support electronics manufacturing and engineering teams across Milford, CT, Windsor, CT, and Jacksonville, IL. This role blends hands-on testing and validation with embedded systems and PCB/SMT work, giving you a direct path to improve product quality through troubleshooting, repeatable test data, and root cause analysis.
In this position, you will work with microcontroller-based assemblies, communication interfaces, and test instrumentation to confirm functionality and reliability. You will also contribute to design-for-manufacturing tasks, prototype and pre-production builds, and the tooling needed to run consistent verification efforts.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic assemblies and PCBs to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Work extensively with microcontroller-based systems (8-bit to 32-bit) and peripherals including RTC, Timers, ADC, DAC, PWM, Interrupts, DMA, Capture/Compare, and UART.
- Program and configure C compilers; work with and without RTOS environments; interface with USB, TCP/IP, CAN, and Modbus RTU communication stacks.
- Support design-for-manufacturing activities, including PCB layout review (2–6 layers), component placement, and high-current/high-voltage considerations.
- Operate and maintain engineering pick-and-place equipment, including loading components, adjusting for odd shapes, and verifying placement accuracy.
- Perform fine-pitch SMT soldering and rework down to 0402 components using both leaded and lead-free solder.
- Assemble, test, and debug prototypes and pre-production units while ensuring alignment with engineering requirements.
- Develop and build test jigs, simulators, and fixtures, including wiring schematics, panel layouts, and safe use of hand tools.
- Operate and interpret results from oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, and high-voltage power supplies.
- Create and refine Bills of Materials (BOMs) by cross-referencing general components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, diodes, etc.) to in-house part numbers, ordering prototypes, and applying appropriate scrap factors.
- Maintain accurate, repeatable test data and assist in root cause analysis for production or field issues.
- Install and troubleshoot engineering software, firmware tools, and driver issues as needed for testing or production support.
- Perform data collection, feasibility analysis, and assist with process or product improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support builds, testing, and continuous improvement.
- Use Outlook, Word, Excel, SolidWorks, CAB, and online databases to locate technical documentation, data sheets, and component specifications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with ITAR regulations.
- 8+ years of experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, or manufacturing support.
- Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures, embedded systems, and communication protocols.
- Skilled in use of test and measurement equipment for signal tracing and circuit validation.
- Hands-on experience with SMT soldering, rework, and prototype assembly.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and fine motor skills for working with small components and lab tools.
- Excellent documentation, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology (or related discipline).
- English required.
Key Technologies
C, RTOS, USB, TCP/IP, CAN, Modbus RTU, microcontroller-based systems (8-bit to 32-bit), RTC, Timers, ADC, DAC, PWM, Interrupts, DMA, Capture/Compare, UART, pick-and-place equipment, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, high-voltage power supplies, SolidWorks, Outlook, Word, Excel, CAB, engineering software, firmware tools, driver issues, SMT soldering, rework, 0402 components
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Foxtronics pays the majority of the premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
Location: Milford, CT (onsite).
Pay: USD $80,000 - $110,000 per year.