Senior Technical Support Engineer- Electrical

Your role
As a Senior Technical Support Engineer- Electrical, your mission is to lead the electrical engineering and localization of complex electromechanical products, with a focus on electrical system design, component localization and technical transfer of global products to China.
You will report to China Program Manager.
You will
- Lead electrical engineering activities for product localization, from technical transfer and design adaptation through validation and production readiness.
- Develop and support electrical systems and components, with a focus on permanent magnet motors, controllers, actuators, sensors, wiring harnesses and related electronic components.
- Work closely with global R&D / Engineering teams to understand and transfer electrical requirements, specifications, design documents and technical knowledge to China.
- Support technical evaluation and development of local electrical / electronic suppliers, including design reviews, technical problem solving and process improvement.
- Review and manage electrical design documentation, including SMT and PCBA design files, schematics, BOMs and related technical specifications.
- Participate in product verification and validation, including electrical / functional testing and analysis of test results.
- Apply APQP / PPAP quality tools during supplier development and product localization.
- Identify electrical design and manufacturing risks and drive solutions together with Engineering, Procurement, SQE and suppliers.
- Identify and support VA/VE and design-to-cost opportunities for electrical components and systems.
- Support and participate in 2–3 or more product localization / technology transfer projects.
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- 5+ years of R&D / Electrical Engineering experience in complex electrical or electromechanical products.
- Strong electrical engineering background is required.
- Good understanding of permanent magnet motor, controllers, actuators, sensors, wiring harnesses, motors and related electronic components.
- Good understanding of electrical system design, component interfaces and electrical / functional testing.
- Familiar with SMT → PCBA design and manufacturing processes, including relevant design files and documentation.
- Proven experience in at least 2–3 product localization / technology transfer projects.
- Good knowledge of APQP, PPAP and supplier quality tools.
- Practical experience in VA/VE and design-to-cost is preferred.
- Strong English communication skills, with the ability to work directly with overseas R&D / Engineering teams on technical topics.
- Strong teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Shanghai, China (CN). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Alice Jie Chen
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.