Job Description

Electronics Lab Technician

Tustin, CA

Duration: 5-month contact

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Pay: $30-35/ph

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support a variety of tasks related to electronics assembly, rework, and testing in a fast-paced engineering environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving and shipping of packages to and from the electronics lab.
• Managing material inventory and kitting of parts for assembly and/or rework.
• Performing PCBA modifications including component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components, and blue wire modifications per IPC-610 Class 3 standards.
• Building wire harnesses to IPC/WHMA A-620C standards.
• Assembling and/or setting up custom test equipment per engineering diagrams/specifications.
• Conducting functional testing of electronic circuit assemblies and engineering prototypes.
• Performing unit-level assembly of ECU modules following engineering drawings/specifications.
• Documenting and maintaining accurate records of test results and updating procedures as required.
• Troubleshooting and identifying root causes of failures in circuit assemblies.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Execute precise soldering and rework, particularly with fine pitch components (e.g., ICs and 0402-sized parts).
• Build and troubleshoot wire harnesses and PCBA assemblies to meet quality and performance requirements.
• Support engineering teams with custom equipment setup, debugging, and prototype testing.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment, ensuring inventory and tool control.
• Provide technical feedback and suggest improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency of lab operations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with soldering fine pitch components directly on circuit board assemblies.
• Strong understanding of basic electrical concepts.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electronic loads.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Familiarity with Jira or similar task management tools is a plus.
• Basic Python scripting is a plus.
• IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC-7711, IPC-7721, or J-STD-001 certifications are a plus.

Education & Experience:

• 2+ years of technician-level experience in electronics or engineering lab environments.
• Associate degree in Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience in electric vehicle or automotive electronics is a strong plus.

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