Electrical Engineering Technician

salientmotion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

100% medical coverage

Life insurance 2x salary

Flexible PTO & 401K

Job summary

Salient Motion in Torrance, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, focusing on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support. You will work with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to high quality and precision.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of soldering/rework experience in electronics manufacturing, proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework, and familiarity with IPC standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on soldering/rework in electronics manufacturing, prototyping, or repair environment.
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, soldering iron, possibly BGA rework stations).
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Comfortable reading schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and micro-connectors.
• Execute rework and repair on PCB assemblies: component removal/replacement, trace repair, jumper wires, and conformal coating touch-up.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies using microscopes and visual/AOI standards (IPC-A-610 or equivalent).
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Support prototype builds and engineering change orders (ECOs), including quick-turn rework for R&D.
• Use hand tools, hot air rework stations, soldering irons, and reflow equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, multimeter checks, functional test fixtures) to verify repairs.
• Document rework performed, failure modes found, and maintain traceability records.
• Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering to flag recurring defects or design-for-manufacturability issues.

Skills

Soldering

SMT rework

IPC-A-610

Schematics reading

ESD safety

Tools

Hot air rework stations

Soldering iron

Reflow equipment

Multimeters

Job description

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements

Who We Are

We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the financial infrastructure behind cutting-edge hardware, let's chat!

We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.

A couple other things:

• We offer a lot of autonomy
• We like to run lean for impact
• We have great benefits
• We are well funded, and already generating revenue
• We're currently in Torrance, CA, but will be moving into a new facility in Hawthorne, CA in the summer!

About the Role

Salient Motion is looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, with a primary focus on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support. You'll work closely with our electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision.

What You'll Do

• Perform through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and micro-connectors
• Execute rework and repair on PCB assemblies: component removal/replacement, trace repair, jumper wires, and conformal coating touch-up
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies using microscopes and visual/AOI standards (IPC-A-610 or equivalent)
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses
• Support prototype builds and engineering change orders (ECOs), including quick-turn rework for R&D
• Use hand tools, hot air rework stations, soldering irons, and reflow equipment
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs
• Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, multimeter checks, functional test fixtures) to verify repairs
• Document rework performed, failure modes found, and maintain traceability records
• Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow safety procedures
• Collaborate with engineering to flag recurring defects or design-for-manufacturability issues

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of hands-on soldering/rework experience in an electronics manufacturing, prototyping, or repair environment
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, soldering iron, possibly BGA rework stations)
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable reading schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs
• Steady hands, strong attention to detail, and good manual dexterity under a microscope
• Familiarity with ESD-safe handling practices
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic principles (continuity, shorts, opens, polarity)
• Experience with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment

Nice to Have

• Experience with cable/harness assembly and crimping
• Exposure to low-volume or prototype manufacturing environments (startup pace)
• Familiarity with conformal coating application and rework
• Basic soldering training/certification instruction experience (if we grow the team)

What we have to offer:

We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.

Competitive compensation: $40-50/hr + equity

Exceptional healthcare benefits - Medical is 100% covered by the company

Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company

Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more