Electrical Engineer Lab Technician

Checkpoint Systems; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkpoint Systems in Thorofare, NJ seeks an Electronics Technician for a 3-month temporary contract to support hardware development efforts. You will perform precision SMT soldering, assemble prototype PCBs, run electronics tests, and provide general lab support to accelerate engineering builds and rapid iteration.

Candidates should have 2+ years of hands-on electronics experience, a high school diploma (associates or bachelor’s degree a plus), and proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on electronics technician experience.
• Strong SMT soldering and rework down to 0402.
• Experience assembling prototype and production PCBs.
• Ability to use oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, microscopes.
• Independent work ethic and ability to follow engineer instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality manual SMT soldering and rework down to 0402.
• Build prototype and production PCBs and complete full board hand-builds.
• Conduct electrical testing and document results.
• Maintain lab equipment, inventory, and workstations.

Skills

SMT Soldering

PCB Assembly

Testing & Debug

Lab Support

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power Supplies

Microscopes

Soldering Equipment

Rework Tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics Technician for a 3-month temporary contract to support ongoing hardware development activities. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with precision SMT soldering, PCB assembly, electronics testing, and general laboratory support. This role is critical in supporting engineering builds, troubleshooting, and rapid prototype iteration.

Qualifications

• Surface-Mount Soldering:
  • Perform high-quality manual soldering and rework of SMT components down to 0402 size.
  • Place and remove fine-pitch ICs, passives, connectors, and other components using microscope-assisted techniques.
• Board Build & Assembly:
  • Assemble prototype and production-intent PCBs.
  • Populate components, perform rework, and complete full board hand-builds as needed.
  • Operate soldering stations, hot plates, hot air, and reflow tools.
• Testing & Debug Support:
  • Perform board bring-up tasks under engineer guidance.
  • Conduct electrical testing using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and other lab instrumentation.
  • Document test results and identify basic electrical issues (continuity issues, shorts, faulty components, etc.).
• General Electrical & Lab Support:
  • Maintain lab equipment, inventory, and workstations.
  • Prepare wiring, cables, fixtures, and test setups.
  • Support engineers with prototype builds and setup for experiments and verification.

Education

• High school diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelors Degree would be nice to have.

Experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as an electronics technician, assembler, or similar role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to solder and rework SMT components down to 0402.
• Proficiency using standard electronic lab tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, microscopes, soldering equipment).
• Understanding of basic electronics principles and PCB layouts.
• Ability to work independently, follow engineer instructions, and maintain high build quality.

Job Type: Temporary 3-Month Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits: N/A

Schedule: Monday to Friday with weekends as needed

Work Location: In office - Thorofare, NJ