Electronics Lab Technician

LOCATION: Irvine, CA

DURATION: 6 months contract

PAY: 30-35 USD per hour

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support reliability and manufacturing testing of automotive electrical hardware, including Level 3+ ADAS, telematics, infotainment, battery management systems, and zonal Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Key responsibilities include:

· Supporting hardware bring-up, reliability testing, and manufacturing testing activities.

· Operating software interfaces and automated test equipment to exercise and validate electrical hardware.

· Setting up, calibrating, and operating thermal and vibration chambers.

· Troubleshooting test failures and determining whether issues are related to the device under test (DUT), test equipment, harnesses, or test setup.

· Supporting the development, commissioning, and validation of automated test systems.

· Reviewing and documenting test results, failures, and root-cause findings.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

· Operate software user interfaces to control test equipment during hardware bring-up and testing.

· Validate system functionality using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters.

· Set up and operate thermal and vibration chambers for environmental testing.

· Perform calibration and mechanical setup of chambers, chillers, fixtures, and associated test equipment.

· Troubleshoot and root-cause failures involving DUTs, test equipment, electrical harnesses, and test fixtures.

· Perform hands-on electrical testing and hardware validation.

· Build and support automated test equipment (ATE) and industrial automation systems.

· Support commissioning and validation of new test systems.

· Perform circuit board modifications, including component rework, soldering, and de-soldering.

· Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturer datasheets.

· Build first-article test systems and redline schematics as required.

· Document test procedures, test results, equipment issues, and failure investigations.

· Support reliability and manufacturing testing at internal facilities, external laboratories, and contract manufacturing facilities.

· Understand and apply EVT, DVT, and PVT development processes and tester validation practices.

· Perform basic calculations related to control and ramp rates to determine required test profile durations.

Knowledge & Skills:

· Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to read and understand electrical and digital schematics.

· Understanding of basic digital electronic components and circuit functions.

· Experience operating laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and power analyzers.

· Knowledge of thermal and vibration chamber operation and setup.

· Experience with chambers, chillers, fixtures, and mechanical test setups.

· Understanding of automated test equipment and industrial automation systems.

· Ability to troubleshoot DUT, test equipment, harness, and fixture failures.

· Strong documentation and technical communication skills.

· Ability to analyze test data and clearly communicate test results.

· Understanding of hardware development cycles, including EVT, DVT, and PVT.

· Knowledge of tester validation and test-system commissioning.

· Ability to use power tools and perform mechanical assembly.

· Experience with soldering, de-soldering, and circuit board rework.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work effectively with engineering leads, technicians, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

· Hands-on approach with the ability to proactively identify and resolve gaps in test setups.

· Proficiency with Microsoft and Google productivity applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations.

Education & Experience:

· Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

· 5+ years of experience building automated test equipment (ATE) or industrial automation systems.

· Experience performing electrical testing using standard laboratory equipment.

· Experience with thermal and/or vibration test chambers.

· Experience with electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturer datasheets.

· Experience with soldering and circuit board rework.

· Experience using power tools and performing mechanical assembly.

· Experience supporting hardware bring-up, reliability testing, manufacturing testing, or test-system commissioning preferred.

· Automotive electronics or ECU testing experience is a plus.

· Experience working with ADAS, telematics, infotainment, battery management, or zonal ECU hardware is a plus.

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