job summary: Electrical Validation Engineer needed for immediate, long term contract position in the metrowest area of Massachusetts! This is an awesome opportunity for a motivated & naturally inquisitive electrical engineering professional to join a great group within a great organization! The candidate must have proven communication and documentation skills, be comfortable multi-tasking while working with various engineering disciplines and multiple project groups at a time. The candidate is expected to work independently while interfacing with engineers to understand the project needs at hand and will execute with little oversight. A diverse skill set in electronics is a must. High-level programming knowledge and the ability to modify code are a large plus. Desire to learn to program is also a plus. Experience and/or interest in acoustics is desirable. This will be a new position allowing the right candidate the ability to shape the role. Knowledge of fundamental technology relevant to consumer electronic products (Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, HDMI, digital audio) is a must. Interested candidates will have a min degree in Electrical Engineering or and 5 Years related Experience with measurement of performance of sub-circuits: timing and threshold margins, thermal and supply, (ie audio performance margin) Enjoy a hybrid schedule allowing you to perform at your best engineering capabilities. Does this sound like you? Apply now for immediate consideration! location: FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts job type: Contract salary: $55 - 62 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: With full understanding of product functional and performance requirements through documentation, review of analysis and simulation results, and interfacing with the lead developers of the productVerification of various attributes of design intent by testing prototypes to meet performance goalsInvestigation of design issues and propose solutionsDetailed documentation of work resultsDetermination of suitable equipment and procedures for verificationAutomate repetitive tasks using Python or vendor specific software toolsMeasurement of performance of sub-circuits, analog, digital, mixed signalCharacterization and safe handling of batteries and battery management systemsMeasurement of timing and signal integrity: USB, I2C, I2S, SPI, QSPI, Ethernet, HDMIMeasurement of performance of sub-circuits: timing and threshold margins, thermal and supply marginMeasurement of audio performanceEvaluation of formal validation test results, resolution of issues Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering6+ years electronic product design and analysis experienceTrack record of design verification of complex electronics subsystems at the component/PCB levelExperience with solving complex electronic design challengesAbility to work independently with minimal guidanceKnowledge of fundamental technology relevant to consumer electronic products (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, digital audio)Experience with streaming audio or video applicationsKnowledge of safety and EMC regulatory requirements for electronic products qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: Electrical EngineeringPDMConsumer ElectronicsCadence AllegroAnalog Digital Mixed signalWIFI, Bluetooth Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.