Engineering Technician

Actalent; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 131,809,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Irvine, CA is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform precision hand soldering and rework on miniature PCBAs under a microscope. You will support prototype builds and work closely with engineering on board bring-up, testing, and documentation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in electronics rework, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with Altium file reading. This on-site contract-to-hire role includes comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electronics rework, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Expert precision hand soldering and rework under a microscope on miniature components.
• Component-level troubleshooting with an oscilloscope, a DMM, and bench equipment; reading schematics/datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision hand soldering and rework on miniature PCBAs under a microscope.
• Remove and replace components, repair solder joints and modify prototype boards as directed by engineering.
• Support prototype and engineering builds of electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Follow proper ESD handling and control procedures.
• Run board bring-up procedures, power up new boards, and record measurements.

Skills

Precision soldering

Prototype debugging

Electrical testing

IPC J-STD-001

Altium familiarity

Documentation

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter (DMM)

Power supply

Job description

Job Title: Engineering TechnicianJob Description

Responsibilities

• Perform precision hand soldering and rework on miniature PCBAs under a microscope, including ultra-small passive components and fine-pitch ICs.
• Remove and replace components, repair solder joints, and modify prototype boards as directed by engineering.
• Support prototype and engineering builds of electronic and electromechanical assemblies, working with boards assembled by a contract manufacturer.
• Follow proper ESD handling and control procedures.
• Run board bring‑up procedures with engineers, power up new boards, check functionality, and record measurements.
• Load firmware and program boards using standard programming hardware and PC software tools.
• Perform functional and parametric testing, supporting design verification testing as the program progresses.
• Diagnose failures to the board and component level using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, schematics, and datasheets.
• Communicate findings and propose next steps to engineers without waiting for step‑by‑step directions.
• Maintain accurate rework, test, and failure records, sharing results with the engineering team.

Essential Skills

• Expert precision hand soldering and rework under a microscope on miniature components.
• Component-level troubleshooting with an oscilloscope, DMM, and bench equipment, as well as reading schematics and datasheets.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in electronics rework, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude working in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Comfort with computers and proficiency in using software tools, particularly Microsoft applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in medical device environments, especially implantable or regulated environments (ISO).
• IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification.
• Familiarity with Altium design files.
• Experience supporting prototype/NPI builds and design verification testing.

Work Environment

The position is based in a Medical Device R&D site, providing an opportunity to work directly with the senior Director of Engineering, the VP of Systems & Software, and electrical design engineers. This ground‑floor role offers the chance to learn the design from the first prototype and carry that knowledge into design verification. Ideal for candidates looking to grow towards engineering roles in a cutting‑edge startup environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.