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Position SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the development, execution and documentation of testing electrical and mechanical subsystems of our gaming products.
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This includes the ability to translate technical findings into actionable guidance for design engineers, write clear and detailed test plans for testers, and produce forensic diagnostic reports that support both design validation and sustaining engineering efforts
Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems with particular emphasis on embedded processor and microcontroller-based electronics, to identify failure points, perform forensic debugging and root cause analysis, and design test methods to determine reliability
Experience supporting Design Validation activities, including the development of validation strategies that verify product performance against design specifications and regulatory requirements
Proven capability in sustaining engineering functions, including field failure investigation, corrective action support, and design support for ongoing product improvements. This includes component lifecycle management, researching, evaluating, and validating alternative parts to replace End-of-Life (EOL) components, and supporting their integration into existing designs with minimal disruption to form, fit, and function
Knowledge in the use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, electrical load mainframes, environmental chambers, dataloggers, logic and protocol analyzers, in addition to small hand and power tools
Familiarity with reading and comprehending technical documents such as schematics, firmware documentation, manuals, and mechanical drawings relevant to embedded and electro-mechanical systems
Prior experience in hardware testing and the casino gaming industry a plus
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a closely related engineering field
Skills
Write and maintain test plan procedures and standards for the hardware test team.
Design and implement comprehensive test plans for electrical and mechanical systems and subsystems in our gaming products.
Participate in design reviews and communicate test findings to design engineers.
Development and structure of hardware test kits for suppliers and regulatory agencies.
Continuous improvement by taking feedback from our field service teams on issues seen and implementing new test procedures to catch these in the design phase
Work Conditions
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
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Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead small teams and mentor junior test engineers
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex electronic and mechanical systems
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or closely related engineering field
- Experience using test equipment (oscilloscopes, electrical load mainframes, environmental chambers, dataloggers) and hand/power tools
- Familiarity reading schematics, manuals, and mechanical drawings
- Experience writing and maintaining test plans, procedures, and standards
- Prior experience in hardware testing and casino gaming industry
- Experience with enterprise applications (JIRA, Agile PLM, Altium Designer, SolidWorks, LabVIEW)
Light & Wonder Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Light & Wonder and has not been reviewed or approved by Light & Wonder.
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Healthcare Strength — Aetna medical options with virtual care, plus programs like fertility support and chronic‑condition management, indicate broad and robust medical coverage. Dental and vision through major carriers add to overall depth.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Offerings such as fertility support via Progyny, gender‑affirming care through FOLX Health, and menopause care suggest coverage designed for diverse needs. Second‑opinion and specialized support services further widen accessibility.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Resources including a ComPsych EAP with counseling, Care.com membership, and RethinkCare parenting tools bolster everyday wellbeing. A Lifestyle Spending Account and wellness/non‑tobacco premium discounts enhance practical value.
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What We Do
Light & Wonder is a leading cross-platform global game company focused on creating new worlds where players can immerse themselves in dynamic casino, online or mobile games. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with nearly 5,000 employees, the company has locations on six continents.








