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Sr. Engineer Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Temporary Senior Electrical Technician to support testing, troubleshooting, assembly, and validation of electronic systems, boards, and subsystems.
This temporary role involves hands-on work with PCB soldering and assembly, cable assemblies, test fixtures, and mechanical/electrical documentation.
The technician will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to support system integration, ensure functionality, and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of electronic boards, subsystems, and complete systems.
• Assemble, solder, and inspect PCBAs, including through-hole and surface mount components, ensuring proper component placement and solder quality.
• Assemble, inspect, and verify cable assemblies, including signal, power, and interconnect cables.
• Design, set up, and maintain test fixtures for boards and subsystem validation.
• Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical documentation packages for test Fixtures, including drawings, schematics, and test reports.
• Perform basic fabrication tasks to support prototyping and test fixture development.
• Support verification, validation, and regulatory compliance activities (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
• Collaborate with engineers, software, and mechanical teams to support system integration.
• Handle optical components carefully when required (optics handling experience is a plus).
• Mentor junior technicians on soldering, test procedures, troubleshooting, and proper handling of electronic components.
• Maintain and organize test equipment, tools, and lab resources.
• Identify issues and provide recommendations for corrective actions during testing and troubleshooting.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field.
· 5+ years of hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, and validating electronic systems and boards.
· Strong PCB soldering and assembly skills (through-hole and surface mount).
· Experience assembling and testing cable assemblies and interconnects.
· Experience using test equipment (power supplies, signal generators and o-scopes)
· Experience designing, setting up, and using test fixtures for PCBAs and subsystems.
· Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with SolidWorks, OrCAD, Arena PLM, or Altium is a plus.
· Strong documentation skills for test reports, cable layouts, and subsystem validation.
· Basic fabrication skills (cutting, drilling, assembly) for prototyping and fixture support.
· Good understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
· Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
Pay $30-33/hr
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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