Electrical Technician

Zing Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire

$25–$30/hour

Flexible Mon-Fri schedule

Strong work-life balance

Bonus opportunities

Hands-on R&D & prototyping

Collaborative engineering environment

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is partnering with an automotive aftermarket manufacturer in San Antonio, TX to hire an Electronics Technician for their R&D team. This direct-hire role focuses on hands-on prototype development, debugging, and design iteration for new automotive products.

Expect to work closely with Engineering to build prototypes, troubleshoot at multiple levels, and support products from concept to production. Schedule typically Mon-Fri, with hours around 6:00–3:00 or 7:00–4:00.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; hands-on technical experience valued.
• Hands-on soldering, wiring, electronic components, circuit boards and assembly.
• Ability to read and work from schematics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electronic issues independently.
• Experience with PCB/PCBA assembly, repair, or rework preferred.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and other test equipment preferred.
• Prototype development, cable assemblies, or wire harness experience preferred.
• Altium or other CAD software experience is a plus.
• Automotive electrical systems knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype PCBAs and cable assemblies from engineering specs and schematics.
• Perform soldering, wiring, crimping, circuit assembly, and electronic rework.
• Modify and iterate prototype builds as designs evolve.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electronic issues at component and system level.
• Build and maintain test boxes, fixtures, wiring, and custom test setups.
• Use oscilloscopes, DMMs and other test equipment for validation.
• Document testing, results, modifications and design changes.
• Collaborate with Engineering to solve problems and support products from development to manufacturing.

Skills

Soldering

Circuit troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electronic test equipment

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

IPC-610/IPC-WHMA-A-620 knowledge

Job description

Electrical Technician Skilled Trades & Industrial San Antonio , Texas Direct Hire Sep 25, 2026

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with an established automotive aftermarket manufacturer in the San Antonio, TX area, is seeking an Electronics Technician to join their R&D team! This is a direct-hire opportunity with a company that has nearly 50 years of experience in the automotive industry, offering a flexible Monday–Friday schedule, strong work-life balance, potential bonus opportunities, and hands‑on involvement in new product development.

This is not a repetitive production electronics role. The Electronics Technician will work directly with Engineering to build prototypes, troubleshoot electronic systems, refine designs, develop test setups, and help bring new automotive products from concept into production.

• Pay: $25–$30 an hour
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible schedule typically around 6:00 am–3:00 pm or 7:00 am–4:00 pm
• Build prototype PCBAs and cable assemblies from engineering specifications and schematics
• Perform hands‑on soldering, wiring, crimping, circuit assembly, and electronic rework
• Modify and iterate on prototype builds as designs evolve
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electronic issues at the component, circuit, and system level
• Build and maintain test boxes, fixtures, wiring assemblies, and custom test setups
• Use oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and other electronic test equipment
• Perform functional and reliability testing on prototypes and existing products
• Inspect internal and vendor-built components to ensure quality and compliance
• Provide feedback to Engineering regarding manufacturability, troubleshooting findings, and potential design improvements
• Document testing, results, modifications, and design changes accurately
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to solve technical problems and support new products from development through manufacturing

Electronics Technician Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required; hands‑on technical experience is highly valued
• Hands‑on experience with soldering, wiring, electronic components, circuit boards, and circuit assembly
• Ability to read and work from electronic schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve electronic issues independently
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify issues beyond surface‑level symptoms
• Experience with PCB/PCBA assembly, repair, or rework is preferred
• Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), and other electronic test equipment is preferred
• Experience with prototype development, cable assemblies, or wire harnesses is preferred
• Experience with Altium or other electronic CAD software is a plus
• Experience with SolidWorks or other mechanical CAD software is a plus
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards is a plus
• Automotive or vehicle electrical‑system experience is preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on clean, accurate, and reliable work
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to learn, adapt, and collaborate in a hands‑on R&D and manufacturing environment

Why Zing?

• Direct‑hire opportunity
• $25–$30/hour
• Flexible Monday–Friday schedule, typically around 6:00 am–3:00 pm or 7:00 am–4:00 pm
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance
• Limited overtime compared with many manufacturing environments
• Potential bonus opportunities
• Hands‑on R&D and prototype development rather than repetitive production work
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced Engineering professionals
• Opportunity to help bring new automotive products from concept through production
• Established automotive manufacturer with nearly 50 years in the industry
• Smaller, collaborative environment with opportunities to learn and expand technical skills

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.