R&D Electrical Engineer

R&D Electrical Engineer
Location: Lakewood, NJ

Type: Direct-Hire Permanent Opportunity
Compensation: $33.00-$45.00 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM | Monday-Friday

Job Summary:
Responsible for converting engineering documents into working prototypes and preproduction games, ensuring they are manufacturable, testable, serviceable, and user-friendly. A key role on our growing engineering team requiring strong work ethic and initiative.

R&D Electrical Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and refine wiring diagrams and Bills of Materials to create manufacturable and serviceable arcade game prototypes.
• Design wiring harnesses, control/display layouts, and PCB hardware at the chip level.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve electrical, mechanical, and aesthetic issues.
• Develop test fixtures and assist programmers with pass/fail test flows.
• Train manufacturing staff on assembly and testing procedures, support QA in defining performance standards, and guide technicians in servicing new products.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies (ETL/UL) for game certification.

R&D Electrical Engineer Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally in the gaming or amusement industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Proficient in creating, reading, and correcting wiring diagrams and Bills of Materials
• Experience designing wiring harnesses and layout of control/display components for arcade-style games
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical influences on game systems, with the ability to address them in design
• Skilled in debugging and optimizing system performance
• Knowledge of ETL/UL certification standards for electronic devices
• Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Altium or similar PCB design software

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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