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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