Electronics Test & Validation Technician

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting seeks an electronics technician to support hardware and RF testing in a fast-paced lab environment. You will perform thermal cycling, humidity and shock tests, and document results to drive product validation.

Responsibilities include soldering, creating test fixtures, maintaining ESD practices, and assisting with SOPs and NPI activities across Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years electronics hardware or RF support experience or 3+ years with an associate degree.
• Experience with electronics test equipment, soldering, and lab procedures preferred.
• Ability to document test results and maintain lab records.

Responsibilities

• Thermal cycling
• Humidity testing
• Shock testing
• Vibration testing
• Electrical schematics
• PCB layouts
• Assembly drawings
• Mechanical drawings
• BOMs
• Perform precision soldering, rework, and component replacement
• Build test fixtures, cables, and wire harnesses
• Support prototype assembly and validation activities
• Maintain ESD-compliant laboratory practices
• Record and organize test results
• Prepare technical reports and failure analysis documentation
• Maintain engineering records and laboratory logs
• Assist with creation of SOPs and work instructions
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support NPI
• Validate assemblies and test configurations before transfer to manufacturing
• Support production readiness activities

Education

High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years electronics hardware or RF support experience; OR Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Equivalent military electronics training

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power Supplies

Electronic Test Equipment

Job description

SGS Consulting seeks an electronics technician to support hardware and RF testing in a fast-paced lab environment. You will perform thermal cycling, humidity and shock tests, and document results to drive product validation.

Responsibilities include soldering, creating test fixtures, maintaining ESD practices, and assisting with SOPs and NPI activities across Engineering and Manufacturing teams.