Electrical Technician I — Prototyping & Testing

Applied Medical; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (California)

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and mentorship

On-campus wellness activities

Education reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Applied Medical seeks an Electrical Technician I to support engineering and manufacturing. You will assist with prototype builds, testing, and circuit-board modifications while following procedures and quality standards.

You’ll help source components, assemble mock-ups, and maintain calibration records in a fast-paced, team-focused lab. You will document processes clearly, contribute to continuous improvement, and work on-site with engineers and production staff to deliver reliable medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read assembly processes, engineering drawings, testing protocols and equipment instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to conduct tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to engineering during prototype builds, testing, assembly and design improvements.
• Learn and apply soldering techniques for circuit board modifications as requested.
• Identify, source and organize required electrical components for board assembly.
• Construct mock-ups of prototype enclosures and cable harnesses for fit and function.
• Monitor calibration schedules and ensure instruments are calibrated on time.
• Maintain a clean lab and track component inventory for efficient workflow.
• Develop clear instructional and procedural documentation for tasks.

Skills

Autonomy and problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Read assembly drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Soldering/testing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Electronic Technician Certificate or Technical School Training

Tools

IPC 610/J-STD-1

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Applied Medical seeks an Electrical Technician I to support engineering and manufacturing. You will assist with prototype builds, testing, and circuit-board modifications while following procedures and quality standards.

You’ll help source components, assemble mock-ups, and maintain calibration records in a fast-paced, team-focused lab. You will document processes clearly, contribute to continuous improvement, and work on-site with engineers and production staff to deliver reliable medical