Electronic Technician

Akkodis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Troubleshooting Technician for a 12+ contract in San Diego, CA. You will perform tests, verify manufacturing and engineering validation, and diagnose both digital and analog circuitry to the component level.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, use of standard test equipment, and clear documentation of defects and root-cause insights to ensure reliable product delivery.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of related experience in electronic testing and troubleshooting.
• Electronic Technician Certificate and/or AS Degree preferred.
• Experience in production test and troubleshooting environment.
• Solid background in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of electromechanical equipment to the component level.
• Experience with standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, RMS meters, high power conversion equipment.
• Ability to identify surface mount and through-hole components and read technical documentation.
• Proficient with mechanical hand tools.
• Strong math skills and MS Word/Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate standard and specially designed test equipment.
• Identify needs for fixtures or equipment for unique testing requirements.
• Calibrate, align, adjust, and perform final functional test for each unit for customer shipment.
• Work from specifications, test procedures, data sheets, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams/schematics, and verbal instruction.
• Log production test data, including work order, model number, serial number, test status, and failure mode.
• Diagnose and determine cause and remedy for defective assemblies, parts and/or components; document defects to ensure reproducibility.
• Troubleshoot to component level for both analog and digital circuitry.
• Report increased trends in failures to initiating root‑cause investigations.
• Perform physical inspection of product to ensure compliance with specification and cosmetic requirements.
• Operate equipment and instruments safely and according to proper procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Technical reading

MS Word/Excel

Component level debugging

Education

Electronic Technician Certificate

AS Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

RMS meters

High power conversion equipment

Mechanical hand tools

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Troubleshooting Technician for a 12+ Contract position with a client located in San Diego, CA

Pay Range: $30/hr - $35/hr (The rate may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Job Summary:

The Technician will be responsible for conducting a variety of tests, including manufacturing verification, engineering validation, functional performance, and ground fault isolation on production units. The position will troubleshoot both digital and analog circuitry to the component level, determining the cause of any malfunction and recommending adjustments/repair to restore the product to working order.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate various types of standard and specially designed test equipment.
• Identify need for fixtures or equipment needed in support of unique or special testing requirements.
• Calibrate, align, adjust, and perform final functional test for each unit for customer shipment.
• Working from specifications, test procedures, data sheets, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams/schematics, and/or verbal instruction.
• Log production test data, including but not limited to, work order, model number, serial number, test status (pass/fail), and failure mode.
• Diagnose and determine cause and remedy for defective assemblies, parts and/or components; identify, characterize, and document defects to ensure reproducibility of documented defects.
• Troubleshoot to component level for both analog and digital circuitry.
• Report increased trends in failures to appropriate parties, initiating root‑cause investigations.
• Perform physical inspection of product to ensure compliance with specification and cosmetic requirements.
• Operate equipment and instruments safely and according to proper procedures; exercising the necessary precautions to prevent damage to test equipment and instrumentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must require 4 to 6 years of related experience.
• Electronic Technician Certificate and/or AS Degree in Electronic Engineering is preferred
• Experience in production test and troubleshooting environment.
• Solid background in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of electromechanical equipment to the component level.
• Experience working with standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, RMS meters, high power conversion equipment, etc.
• Must be able to identify both surface mount and through‑hole components, including component values/color‑coding.
• Working experience using mechanical hand tools.
• Must perform moderately complex math and be able to read, understand, and adhere to technical documents and procedures.
• Efficient MS Word and Excel User.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers