Electrical Engineering Technician III

Sigma Design; Redmond; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Design is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician III to perform complex prototype builds, execute advanced testing, and support development efforts. This role will guide junior technicians and own test setup deliverables, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical prototype environments, strong schematics knowledge, and expertise in data acquisition, characterization, and test reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical prototype environments.
• Deep understanding of schematics, component function, and test strategy.
• Fluent in test data acquisition, electrical characterization, and debug workflows.
• Skilled in rework, modification, and detailed documentation.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership through initiative and mentoring.
• IPC Certification strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex prototype builds and test setups from minimal documentation.
• Lead or support troubleshooting at the component/system level.
• Conduct characterization testing and produce test reports.
• Suggest design improvements and influence development activities.
• Support mentoring of Technician I/II team members.
• Manage quality, timeline, and delivery of assigned tasks.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Skills

Electrical prototyping

Schematic understanding

Test data acquisition

Electrical characterization

Debug workflows

Documentation

Mentoring

Leadership

Cross-functional comms

IPC certification

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technician III

• This position will be In-Office
• The hiring range for this role is typically between $36 and $44 per hour, with the full range extending to $53 per hour, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression

Primary Function:

The Electrical Engineering Technician III is responsible for executing complex prototype builds, conducting advanced testing, and supporting engineering development efforts. This role guides junior technicians and owns deliverables related to test setup, troubleshooting, and process documentation.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Perform complex prototype builds and test setups from minimal documentation
• Lead or support troubleshooting at the component/system level
• Conduct characterization testing and produce test reports
• Suggest design improvements and influence development activities
• Support mentoring of Technician I/II team members
• Manage quality, timeline, and delivery of assigned tasks
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Education and Experience: (Knowledge,Skills, &Abilities)

• 5+ years of experience in electrical prototype environments
• Deep understanding of schematics, component function, and test strategy
• Fluent in test data acquisition, electrical characterization, and debug workflows
• Skilled in rework, modification, and detailed documentation
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership through initiative and mentoring
• IPC Certification strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
• Pass a post-offer background verification

Standard lab/production environment. Appropriate safety garments (PPE) must be worn. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers. Must be able to stand and work as long as 12 hours in different positions. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.