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About this Electrical Engineer Senior Associate (IoT/smart device /connected hardware) role at PwC

PwC · Onsite · CA-Silicon Valley

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As an Electrical Engineer Senior Associate (IoT/smart device/connected hardware), you will specialize in optimizing operational efficiency and effectiveness within our operations consulting practice. You will analyze client needs, develop operational strategies, and provide guidance to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and drive business performance. As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward is unclear.

In this role, you will work closely with clients to analyze product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. You will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies. This position offers the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is evolving, using critical thinking to break down complex concepts and interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

- Analyzing client needs to develop operational strategies that enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborating with clients to streamline processes and improve productivity in product development and manufacturing
- Utilizing chip design software and digital electronics knowledge to optimize product development lifecycles
- Identifying bottlenecks and developing strategies to enhance speed to market and reduce costs
- Implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing supply chain integration
- Leveraging digital technologies to improve product quality and drive business performance
- Designing and troubleshooting electronic circuits to meet National Electric Code (NEC) compliance
- Applying engineering design and technology skills to solve complex problems and generate innovative solutions
- Building meaningful client connections and managing relationships to anticipate and address client needs
- Navigating complex situations to deliver quality work and grow personal skills and technical knowledge

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Utilizing chip design software for innovative solutions
- Designing digital electronics with precision and creativity
- Troubleshooting electronic components to enhance functionality
- Navigating complex electromagnetism challenges effectively
- Developing electronic circuit designs for optimized performance
- Complying with National Electric Code (NEC) standards
- Managing engineering technology projects with strategic insight

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-glance

As 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-work

For 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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How this Electrical Engineer salary compares

This role pays $139,500/yr — in line with the typical range for Electrical Engineer roles.

$87,500 median $135,000 $194,400

Typical range $109,500–$166,250/yr, from 1,714 comparable Electrical Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Electrical Engineer salary insights →

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