Sustaining Electrical Engineer Jobs in California

Company: IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for over 25 years. The company is best known for their patented credit card enabled, solar powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Position Summary

IPS Group is seeking a well-rounded Electrical Engineer to support Manufacturing and Operations through Sustaining Engineering activities. This role is responsible for maintaining and improving existing products, supporting manufacturing operations, troubleshooting product issues, implementing engineering changes, and contributing to new product introductions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Designer, component selection, root cause analysis, manufacturing support, and product lifecycle management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in the full engineering process, from concept validation through mass production support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sustaining Engineering & Product Support

• Provide engineering support for existing products throughout their lifecycle.
• Investigate and resolve product, manufacturing, and field-related issues through structured root cause analysis.
• Support New Item Adds (NIA), Engineering Change Requests (ECR), and Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and transition products into manufacturing.
• Develop and implement product improvements to enhance quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Validate engineering designs and release products into mass production.

Design & Development

• Create and modify electrical schematics and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) using Altium Designer.
• Select and qualify electronic components while considering cost, availability, performance, and reliability.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documentation and technical specifications.
• Support firmware and software development efforts as needed.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Define, document, and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and rework processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Support failure analysis and corrective actions for production-related issues.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Perform board-level troubleshooting and failure analysis of electronic assemblies.
• Utilize laboratory and production test equipment, including:
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Logic analyzers
  • Digital multimeters
  • Other diagnostic and measurement equipment
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Repair, Purchasing, Quality, and Warehouse teams.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional projects as required.
• Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across departments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of Electrical Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in Sustaining Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production and manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuit design, component selection, and PCB assembly processes.
• Experience with engineering change management processes, including:
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • New Item Add (NIA)
  • Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
  • Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
• Programming and scripting experience using:
  • Linux
  • Python
  • C++
  • SQL or equivalent technologies
• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.

         Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead or participate in cross-disciplinary projects.

• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business teams.

Physical Demands, Equipment and Machinery

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing work on a desktop or laptop computer requiring manual dexterity to operate keyboards,  calculators, photocopying equipment and cell phone could be typical of this position.

Work Environment

• Primarily office and manufacturing environment.
• Frequent interaction with production equipment and electronic test systems.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work at a computer or laboratory workstation for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of equipment and materials may be required.

Note: The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will” employer.

It is the policy of the Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/D/V

Salary range: $90k - $120/yr.