Sr. Electronics Lab Technician II

About the role

The Sr. Electronics Lab Technician will perform functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units, design and fabricate test equipment, and support development and validation testing of high-voltage automotive power electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses
• Design and fabricate simple mechanical fixtures and jigs
• Functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units following defined test procedures
• Support development and validation testing of high-voltage automotive power electronic components
• Troubleshoot, root cause, and document electronic assembly issues
• Perform printed circuit board assembly modifications such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components, etc.
• Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets
• Procure necessary tools, equipment, and components for prototype builds
• Set up and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters with no direction
• Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters
• Use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices

Qualifications

• Technical degree in electronics preferred
• 5+ years of experience fabricating special test equipment for low/high voltage power electronics
• 5+ years of experience with soldering, handling lab equipment & board re-work
• Read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets
• Build electrical test boxes and harnesses from schematics
• A strong understanding and experience in prototype and fabrication shop processes
• Able to solder/desolder at a component level skill
• Experience using hand and power tools
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Work with teams to support and/or lead engineering projects
• Work in a fast-paced development environment
• Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done
• Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed
• High Level of understanding and experience with High Voltage and safety awareness

Pay

The salary range for this role is USD 37.42/hr - 46.77/hr for Southern California based applicants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, insurance benefits, and retirement plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Program