Electrical Technician: Hardware Assembly & Field Testing

Socket.dev; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Electrical Technician in Warrendale, PA to support assembly, troubleshooting and testing of electrical components used in vehicle, sensor, and computing systems. You will perform hand-on cable work and collaborate with engineering on hardware integration and software bring-up, with occasional travel for field testing.

The role emphasizes quality, organization and safe, precise execution under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to hardware changes and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology or related field (or equivalent military exp.).
• Approximately 3 years of hands-on electrical assembly, testing, or technician support.
• Proficiency with crimping tools, soldering, cable assembly; able to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical and electronic hardware including crimping, soldering, cable fabrication, and panel assembly.
• Wire components per schematics and established guidelines.
• Perform electrical testing on cables and assemblies to identify defects.
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support software bring-up and testing of sensors, computers and other electronics.
• Assist with hardware changes and day-to-day troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant workspace.
• Collaborate with engineering on vehicle-based electronics integration.
• Travel occasionally to support remote vehicle testing and on-site troubleshooting.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tool safety

Travel willingness

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering

Cable assembly

Reading electrical schematics

Reading wiring diagrams

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an Electrical Technician in Warrendale, PA to support assembly, troubleshooting and testing of electrical components used in vehicle, sensor, and computing systems. You will perform hand-on cable work and collaborate with engineering on hardware integration and software bring-up, with occasional travel for field testing.

The role emphasizes quality, organization and safe, precise execution under supervision, with opportunities to contribute to hardware changes and