Electronics Quality Technician III (Afternoon Shift)

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,839,000 - 99,029,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Los Angeles area seeks an Electronics Quality Technician-III to join the on-site Operations - Quality Control team. The role focuses on leading PCB inspection, diagnostics, and repair, with collaboration with Engineering to resolve issues and improve yields.

Hours are 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday–Friday, at Silvus Technologies HQ in West LA. Applicants should have strong soldering skills, document findings clearly, and pass background/drug checks for U.S. federal contracts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 4+ years of hands-on electronics experience, or an Associate’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced soldering and rework proficiency (fine-pitch SMT, BGAs, micro coax).
• Strong troubleshooting skills using schematics and test instruments.
• Experience documenting and communicating technical findings to engineers.
• U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection and repair activities for complex PCB assemblies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and failure diagnostics using advanced tools.
• Perform functional testing and repair on RMAs.
• Support and train junior technicians on inspection, soldering, and ESD practices.
• Maintain and calibrate specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering to resolve recurring product issues.
• Build and validate test fixtures and jigs for production verification.

Skills

Soldering & rework

Troubleshooting

Documentation of findings

Leadership & mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Tools

Linux-based diagnostic tools

Test instruments

Schematic analysis tools

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Electronics Quality Technician-III reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team. The successful individual in this role will support StreamCaster™ MANET product development and manufacturing. The position is on-site daily, Monday through Friday, from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA. The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead inspection and repair activities for complex PCB assemblies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and failure diagnostics using advanced tools.
• Perform functional testing and repair on customer-returned units (RMAs).
• Support and train junior technicians on proper inspection, soldering, and ESD practices.
• Maintain and calibrate specialized test and diagnostic equipment.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to resolve recurring product issues.
• Build and validate test fixtures and jigs used for production verification.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on electronics experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Electronics, with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced soldering and rework proficiency (fine-pitch SMT, BGAs, micro coax).
• Strong troubleshooting skills using schematics and test instruments.
• Experience documenting and communicating technical findings to engineers.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) under IPC-A-610 or IPC-J-STD 001.
• Familiarity with RF and high-speed digital circuit testing.
• Experience with Linux-based diagnostic tools.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary production environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional exposure to heat and cold.

• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.
• Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION

$32.40 - $34.56 / hourly #silvuscareers

Basic Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on electronics experience; OR an Associate’s degree in Electronics, with 2 years of relevant experience. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts. All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world.

If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.