Electrician Technician

Nelson Connects; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Petaluma, CA is seeking a hands-on Electrician Technician to support reliability testing, equipment installation, and product qualification in a fast-paced lab environment.

You will work with reliability engineers to build and maintain electrical test setups, troubleshoot AC/DC systems, and document progress. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and clear communication. Pay is $20–$25/hour, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Post-high school technical education or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support reliability test engineers in installation and removal of DUT from environmental chambers.
• Assist design, assembly and preparation of test equipment for validation testing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot DUT during environmental testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely testing.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all work and status updates.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Technical associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

You are a hands-on Electrician Technician to support reliability testing, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and product qualification in a fast-paced, collaborative laboratory environment. In this role, you will work closely with reliability engineers and cross-functional teams to build and maintain electrical test setups, troubleshoot equipment and products, support environmental testing, and help identify and resolve reliability issues.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working with both AC and DC electrical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work and solving real-world electrical and equipment challenges.

Pay Rate: $20.00–$25.00 per hour
Location: Petaluma, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5:00 PM

What you will be doing:

• Support reliability test engineers in the installation and removal of DUT from environmental chambers.
• Support reliability test engineers in the design, assembly, and preparation of test equipment required for validation testing.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting DUT undergoing environmental testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional team members to ensure timely completion of testing activities.
• Establishing and maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of all work including status updates to summarize project highlights.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment within the laboratory

What you bring:

• One year of post-high school technical education, such as a technical associate’s degree or equivalent work experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Proven ability to apply effective problem-solving techniques with a strong attention to detail.
• Hands‑on experience working with AC and DC electrical systems, including installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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