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Electrical Engineer_Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopersSan Francisco, California

$77,000 - $202,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$77,000-$202,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.

  • Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.

  • Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.

  • Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.

  • Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.

  • Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.

  • Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.

  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor DegreeAdditional Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a degree,demonstrating, in addition to the minimum years of experiencefor the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college.

Minimum Years of Experience:3year(s) of relevant experiencePreferred Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates knowledge and/or a proven record of successinthe development andutilizationof technology, emphasizing the following areas:

  • Demonstrating knowledge of electricalengineeringconcepts, designs, prototypes, tests, andanalyses;

  • Demonstrating an understanding of common buses and communications protocols for interfacing to varioussensorsand peripherals such as optical, environmental, cameras, RF,BatteryManagement Systems, and humanbody;

  • Experience working onproducts from designthroughbuild, bring up, verification, andvalidation;

  • Bringing-up, troubleshooting, characterizing, and collecting data of sensors, circuits, and system leveldesigns;

  • Exposure toprototypeand/orNPI cycles for high volume consumerelectronics;

  • Demonstrating knowledge of system and/orboard level design, as well as board/design bring-up and validationtesting;

  • Contributing todesign documentation including block diagrams,componentselection criteria, schematics, technical requirements, and testplans;

  • Initiative to engagewith team members, project managers, and vendors to coordinate with cross functional teams to develop and ship products forclients;

  • Problem-solving and adapting when changes occur to project scope, schedules, requirements, and teamcomposition;

  • Knowledge of key areas ofproduct design,production plans, and cross-functional product executionwith consideration of downstream effects of design decisions, risk assessment, and mitigation plansin ordertomeet client expectations on performance, cost, andschedule;

  • Demonstrating an understanding of OrCAD/Allego or similar ECAD tools, MCU (microcontroller) and/or SoC (System on Chip), battery operated devices, common buses (some combination of I2C, SPI, USB, MIPI), common sensor/peripherals (accelerometer, temperature, Bluetooth/WiFiat system level, displays), as well as design, validation, and New Product Introduction (NPI) cycles for several products in the areas of battery powered applications, wearable devices, wireless, IoT, and audio and medical devices;and,

  • Demonstrating knowledge of full cycle product development forat least oneproduct,with an emphasis on someaspectofRF system design (UWB,LoRA, cellular), power supply design (buck/boost, switch mode power supplies),LTSpiceorPspice, and/or certification/regulatory testing (FCC, UL, reliability).

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $77,000 and $202,000 per year.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers lists this role as a Full-time position.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by PricewaterhouseCoopers for this role?
PricewaterhouseCoopers offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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