Electrical Engineer Technician

Supply Chain Resources Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Chain Resources Group in San Francisco is seeking a skilled EE technician to assemble, debug, and maintain prototypes and evaluation systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in consumer electronics, mastering soldering techniques and operating various electrical test equipment.

This role involves managing vendors, developing procedures for prototypes, and ensuring high standards of safety and organization in the lab space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in consumer electronics or a related field.
• Mastery of soldering and reflow techniques for fine-pitch components.
• Comfort and skill in selecting, operating, and maintaining electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, debug, and rework electro-mechanical systems.
• Develop and maintain build and debug procedures for prototypes.
• Manage lab space, equipment, supplies, and inventory.

Skills

Hands-on experience in consumer electronics

Soldering and reflow techniques

Understanding of electrical schematics

Operating benchtop electrical test equipment

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Spectrum analyzers

ECAD software

Job description

We need a patient, skilled, and proactive EE technician to assemble, debug, and maintain prototypes and evaluation systems, along with the vendors and equipment required to produce them.

Responsibilities

• Assembly, test, debug, and rework of compact electro‑mechanical systems, including fine‑pitched soldering, small‑scale paste / reflow, custom cables and adapters, and sub‑cm enclosures with plastic/metal/composite materials.
• Order, use, and maintain electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, and standard‑specific compliance testers.
• Develop and maintain build & debug procedures for prototypes.
• Operate and debug automated component test and data collection systems.
• Engage and manage fabrication vendors to deliver components, PCB/PCBAs, and metal/plastic parts for prototypes.
• Manage lab space, equipment, supplies, and inventory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in consumer electronics or a related field.
• Mastery of soldering and reflow techniques for fine‑pitch components (down to 01005/QFN/BGA 300 µm pitch).
• Understanding of electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Comfort and skill in selecting, operating, and maintaining benchtop electrical test equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Safety conscious, dependable, and positive attitude.
• Proactive ability and interest in solving technical challenges outside your areas of expertise.
• Experience with wearables or soft goods products.
• Basic understanding of firmware or software test scripts.
• Familiarity with ECAD (Electronic Computer‑Aided Design) software.