Electronics Technician: Embedded Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Energy Jobline ZR; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an electronics technician in Livermore, CA, to perform fault isolation and diagnostics on embedded electronics across digital, analog, power, and communications circuitry. You will read schematics, apply test procedures, and document results under technical direction.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers, with strong emphasis on procedure compliance and timely communication of findings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, military electronics training, technical certification, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience testing, troubleshooting, or repairing electronic assemblies
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, bench power supplies, logic analyzers, and standard electronic laboratory equipment
• Hands‑on board-, module-, and system‑level troubleshooting of embedded electronics across digital, analog, power, processor, memory, programmable‑logic, and communications circuitry
• Ability to read and apply schematics, component data sheets, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and technical work instructions to execute guided fault isolation
• Ability to perform controlled diagnostics, maintain configuration discipline, and document results accurately.
• Strong communication skills, including escalating blocked work and seeking direction before deviating from an approved plan.
• Experience supporting boundary‑scan activities, automated measurements, data‑capture tools, fixtures, cables, or diagnostic scripts.

Responsibilities

• Execute approved guided fault isolation plans, checklists, measurement sequences, and controlled experiments under technical direction.
• Perform board-, module-, and system‑level diagnostics using schematics, procedures, and known‑good comparisons; stop and realign before unapproved plan changes or rework.
• Capture and document measurements, test conditions, equipment settings, configurations, and results; communicate findings and unexpected conditions promptly.
• Support diagnostic tools and infrastructure including fixtures, cables, automated measurements, boundary‑scan activities, and data‑capture workflows; provide feedback to improve procedures.
• Provide secondary support as needed for BGA rework capability evaluation, board‑level mechanical assembly/ruggedization per work instructions, and upkeep/organization of test and troubleshooting equipment.

Skills

Hands-on electronics troubleshooting

Schematic/datasheet interpretation

Diagnostic procedure execution

Communication/escalation

Boundary-scan / data capture tools

Board/module/system-level diagnostics

Documentation of results

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Bench power supplies

Logic analyzers

Lab equipment

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an electronics technician in Livermore, CA, to perform fault isolation and diagnostics on embedded electronics across digital, analog, power, and communications circuitry. You will read schematics, apply test procedures, and document results under technical direction.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers, with strong emphasis on procedure compliance and timely communication of findings.