Electrical Engineering Technician

Salient Motion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Salient Motion in Torrance, CA, currently relocating to Hawthorne, CA, seeks a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team. You will focus on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support, collaborating with electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision.

You will perform through-hole and SMT soldering, rework PCB assemblies, inspect joints with microscopes, build

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on soldering/rework in electronics manufacturing or repair.
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, iron).
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 preferred (or willing to obtain).
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Strong manual dexterity and steady hands under a microscope.
• Familiarity with ESD-safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform through-hole and SMT soldering including fine-pitch components.
• Execute PCB rework and repair: remove/replace components, trace repair.
• Inspect solder joints using microscope and IPC standards.
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses.
• Support prototype builds and ECOs with quick-turn rework.
• Read schematics, drawings, and BOMs; perform basic electrical tests.
• Document rework, failures, and maintain traceability.
• Maintain ESD-safe workstation and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers to flag defects for DFM.

Skills

Soldering/Rework

Reading Schematics

Attention to Detail

ESD Handling

Education

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Certification

Tools

Fine-Pitch SMT Rework

Multimeters

Rework Equipment

Hand Tools

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