Electronics Lab Technician

Hydrogen UK Ltd; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen UK Ltd in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electronics Lab Technician to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic and power systems in a fast-paced engineering lab environment. You will modify boards, assemble test gear, and perform functional testing while documenting results and ensuring safety practices.

You will set up lab equipment, build harnesses and test boxes, and configure server racks, cables, and related hardware.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on engineering lab experience.
• Experience performing soldering, electronic assembly, and PCB rework.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and standard electronic test equipment.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot electronic hardware and interpret electrical documentation.
• Experience assembling server racks and installing related hardware is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced product development environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic circuit board modifications, including component rework, soldering, and de-soldering.
• Build and fabricate custom test equipment, including test boxes, harnesses, and prototype assemblies.
• Execute functional testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic systems using established test procedures.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power analyzers, and power supplies.
• Build and configure server racks, perform cable management, and install hardware including KVMs, PDUs, and network switches.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and document electronic hardware issues, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets.
• Support prototype fabrication and general shop activities.
• Assist with development and validation testing of high-voltage electronic systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Jira, and Confluence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting

Proactive/Detail-oriented

High-voltage safety awareness

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Technical degree in Electronics / Electrical Technology / Engineering Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power analyzers

Power supplies

Soldering

PCB rework

Server racks installation

Job description

Electronics Lab Technician

Irvine, CA (100% on-site)

Duration: initial 12-month contract (W2, not eligible for C2C)

Pay: $30-35/hr

We are seeking an Electronics Lab Technician to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic and power systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced engineering lab environment, building prototypes, troubleshooting hardware, and supporting product development from concept through validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic circuit board modifications, including component rework, soldering, and de-soldering.
• Build and fabricate custom test equipment, including test boxes, harnesses, and prototype assemblies.
• Execute functional testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic systems using established test procedures.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power analyzers, and power supplies.
• Build and configure server racks, perform cable management, and install hardware including KVMs, PDUs, and network switches.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and document electronic hardware issues, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and component datasheets.
• Support prototype fabrication and general shop activities.
• Assist with development and validation testing of high-voltage electronic systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Jira, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands‑on engineering lab experience.
• Experience performing soldering, electronic assembly, and PCB rework.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and standard electronic test equipment.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot electronic hardware and interpret electrical documentation.
• Experience assembling server racks and installing related hardware is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced product development environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

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