Electrical Manufacturing Technician

Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k/IRA

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation in San Luis Obispo seeks an Electrical Manufacturing Technician to fabricate, assemble, rework, and test space-grade wire harnesses and electronic assemblies. You will work with the engineering team on a small, growing site with hands-on training to IPC workmanship standards.

This fast-paced role offers growth into test and production support as the site expands, with emphasis on quality, on-time delivery, and adherence to aerospace procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years hands-on experience in electronic assembly or wire harness fabrication.
• Fine pitch soldering skill under a microscope with assessment.
• Proficient with microscopes, wire cutters, wire insulation strippers, tweezers, crimping tools, and thermal wire strippers.
• Ability to meet production schedules with quality results.
• Able to work in a typical manufacturing environment.
• Must work well under pressure and interact professionally.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate wire harnesses from drawings, wire lists, and work instructions, including routing, lacing, sleeving, and labeling.
• Solder high density connectors, including Micro-D and other fine pitch connectors
• Crimp, terminate, and install pigtail connectors and backshells
• Perform basic circuit board rework, including component removal and replacement, jumper wires, and conformal coat touch‑up
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings, diagrams, specifications, and instructions
• Work with engineers on modifications and changes in rapid development programs with minimal instructions
• Perform verification of flight hardware and document results clearly
• Support electrical testing of harnesses and assemblies, including continuity, insulation resistance, and hipot
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks to achieve on time product delivery

Skills

Fine pitch soldering

Microscope inspection

Wire harness fabrication

Reading drawings

Electrical testing

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microscope

Crimping tools

Thermal wire strippers

Wire insulation strippers

Soldering iron

Job description

Position Overview:

Ecliptic is building its electrical manufacturing capability at our San Luis Obispo facility. As an Electrical Manufacturing Technician you will fabricate, assemble, rework, and test high reliability wire harnesses and electronic assemblies for space applications. You will work directly with the engineering team on a small, growing site, with hands‑on training to Ecliptic and IPC workmanship standards. This is a fast‑paced environment with room to grow into test and production support roles as the site expands.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Fabricate wire harnesses from drawings, wire lists, and work instructions, including routing, lacing, sleeving, and labeling
• Solder high density connectors, including Micro-D and other fine pitch circular and rectangular connectors
• Crimp, terminate, and install pigtail connectors and backshells
• Perform basic circuit board rework, including component removal and replacement, jumper wires, and conformal coat touch‑up
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings, diagrams, specifications, and instructions
• Work with engineers on modifications and changes in rapid development programs with minimal instructions
• Perform verification of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Support electrical testing of harnesses and assemblies, including continuity, insulation resistance, and hipot, per written procedures
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks to achieve on time product delivery

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in electronic assembly or wire harness fabrication
• Demonstrated fine pitch soldering skill under a microscope. Candidates will complete a hands‑on soldering assessment as part of the interview
• Proficient with microscopes, wire cutters, wire insulation strippers, tweezers, crimping tools, and thermal wire strippers
• Ability to perform tasks with high level of quality and in a timely manner to meet production schedules
• Able to work in a typical manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work well under pressure and interact professionally with others

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with aerospace or space flight hardware
• IPC J-STD-001 w/ Space Addendum
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721 rework certificationExperience with harness test equipment such as pull tester and IR/HI pot tester
• Experience operating thermal chambers or running environmental tests
• Experience working in a cleanroom

Important Information:

To conform to US Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the US Department of State.

Ecliptic provides a competitive benefits package.

Visit www.EclipticEnterprises.com

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability