Electronics Technician: Prototype to Production & Debug

Socket.dev; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Edina, MN is seeking an Electronics Technician to move hardware from prototyping into production, focusing on precision soldering and board-level debugging of embedded systems.

The role involves assembling and bringing up small robotic systems in both R&D and production settings, and contributing to process improvements as build volumes grow.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in an industry hardware role and an associate degree in electronics or relevant training.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in fine-pitch soldering and rework to IPC standards.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB layouts and apply debugging strategies.
• Experience with bench instrumentation and methodical failure analysis.
• Sufficient Python and Linux proficiency for test automation.
• Mechanical aptitude and flexibility across bench, production, and design tasks.

Responsibilities

• Hand-solder and rework fine-pitch components (QFN, 0402, 0201, BGA) with precision.
• Debug battery-powered embedded electronics at board level using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and bench power supplies.
• Assemble and bring up small robotic systems in R&D and production settings, and contribute to process improvements as build volumes grow.
• Maintain clear documentation — test procedures, build notes, and records sufficient for another technician to reproduce the work.

Skills

Fine-pitch soldering

Rework

Board debugging

Read schematics

Python

Linux

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate degree in electronics or electrical technology

Relevant trade or military training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Bench power supplies

Job description

Socket.dev in Edina, MN is seeking an Electronics Technician to move hardware from prototyping into production, focusing on precision soldering and board-level debugging of embedded systems.

The role involves assembling and bringing up small robotic systems in both R&D and production settings, and contributing to process improvements as build volumes grow.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in an industry hardware role and an associate degree in electronics or relevant training.