Electrical Engineering Tech IV

Sigma Design; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Quarterly bonus

PTO 15 days

9 company holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision (voluntary)

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Sigma Design is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician IV to lead advanced electrical builds, independently develop test strategies, and act as a subject matter expert within the technician team. You will drive process improvements, mentor peers, and collaborate with engineering and management to support department goals in an in-office environment with standard hours.

Key duties include documenting workflows, optimizing prototyping and test methods, and coordinating with engineers to

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 8+ years in prototype and R&D environments.
• Expert in electrical builds, test, and debug.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Strong documentation, planning, and execution skills.
• IPC Certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent English communication and teamwork.
• Ability to collaborate across groups and protect sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Execute and improve complex electrical builds with minimal engineering input.
• Consult on best practices in prototyping, soldering, and test.
• Independently develop and refine test methods and fixtures.
• Drive process documentation and cross-department collaboration.
• Mentor technicians and serve as a go-to technical expert.
• Coordinate with engineers and managers to support goals.
• Follow policy to protect data and reduce security occurrences.

Skills

Prototype builds

Soldering

Test strategy

Mentoring

Documentation

Leadership

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

IPC Certification

Job description

Electrical Engineering Technician IV

Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Position Details:

• The hiring range for this role is typically between $42.00 and $52.00 an hour, with the full range extending to $63.00 an hour, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
• This position will be In-Office
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Primary Function:

The Electrical Engineering Technician IV is responsible for leading advanced technical builds, independently developing test strategies, and serving as a subject matter expert within the electrical technician team. This role drives process improvements, mentors peers, and collaborates with engineering and management to support department goals.

Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:

• Execute and improve complex electrical builds with minimal engineering input
• Consult on best practices in prototyping, soldering, and test
• Independently develop and refine test methods and fixtures
• Drive process documentation and cross-department collaboration
• Mentor technicians and serve as a go-to technical expert
• Coordinate directly with engineers and managers to support organizational goals
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

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

• H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in prototype and R&D environments
• Recognized expert in electrical builds, test, and debug
• Experience training and mentoring junior team members
• Strong leadership in documentation, planning, and execution
• Consulted for tool selection, process creation, and troubleshooting
• 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

Work Environment

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.

Sigma Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer