Biomedical Equipment Technician

Akkodis; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 106,020,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Electronics Technician for a contract role in Santa Clarita, CA. The position involves assembling, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic devices and PCB assemblies, with advanced soldering and cable-assembly responsibilities.

You will work closely with engineering to support development, verification testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Experience using laboratory test equipment including: Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Bench Power Supplies, Signal Generators, Continuity Test Equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering and desoldering of through-hole, surface mount (SMT), and fine-pitch electronic components.
• Assemble prototype electrical and electromechanical devices according to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Support engineering development activities through rapid prototyping and assembly modifications.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies to IPC quality standards.
• Build and modify complex cable assemblies, harnesses, and test interconnects.
• Perform wire stripping, crimping, solder termination, heat shrinking, cable routing, and connector installation.
• Verify cable continuity, insulation resistance, and functionality using appropriate test equipment.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, cable drawings, and assembly specifications
• Perform electrical rework and repair of prototype and production-equivalent circuit boards.
• Replace damaged or obsolete components including resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and discrete devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures using schematics, test equipment, and engineering guidance.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Bench Power Supplies

Signal Generators

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a for a Electronics Tech at Location: Santa Clarita, CA for a contract Duration: 12+Months.

Pay Range: $37/h- 42/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Purpose

The R&D Technician is responsible for supporting research and development activities through the assembly, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic devices, cables, circuit boards, and automated test equipment (ATE) hardware. This role requires advanced soldering skills, cable assembly expertise, and the ability to perform precision electrical rework on product prototypes, engineering test fixtures, and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The technician works closely with engineers to support product development, verification testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering and desoldering of through-hole, surface mount (SMT), and fine-pitch electronic components.
• Assemble prototype electrical and electromechanical devices according to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Support engineering development activities through rapid prototyping and assembly modifications.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies to IPC quality standards.
• Build and modify complex cable assemblies, harnesses, and test interconnects.
• Perform wire stripping, crimping, solder termination, heat shrinking, cable routing, and connector installation.
• Verify cable continuity, insulation resistance, and functionality using appropriate test equipment.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, cable drawings, and assembly specifications
• Perform electrical rework and repair of prototype and production-equivalent circuit boards.
• Replace damaged or obsolete components including resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and discrete devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures using schematics, test equipment, and engineering guidance.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Experience using laboratory test equipment including: Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Bench Power Supplies, Signal Generators, Continuity Test Equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proficient in soldering will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

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