Engineering Technician

Motion Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to support advanced product development through PCB soldering, prototype assembly, and SMT rework. You will collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams in a fast-paced R&D setting, applying precision techniques to create and validate prototypes.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on PCB soldering and experience with lead-free processes, along with the ability to follow engineering drawings and BOMs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on PCB soldering and electronic assembly experience.
• Experience using lead-free solder processes.
• Experience in engineering development, prototype, or R&D laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision SMT rework to support new product development and engineering prototypes.
• Replace and modify electronic components on PCBs.
• Perform rework on fine-pitch components and 0201 passive devices.
• Execute trace cuts, jumper wire modifications, and engineering change implementations.
• Maintain high-quality soldering standards using lead-free solder processes.
• Build and modify custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Support electro-mechanical prototype assembly activities.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, schematics, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Ensure prototypes meet quality and functional requirements.

Skills

Fine-pitch SMT rework

PCB soldering

Prototype assembly

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Soldering station

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Rework Station

Heat Gun

Job description

Engineering Technicians – Electronics (Soldering Specialists) to support advanced product development, prototype assembly, PCB rework, testing, and engineering validation activities.

This is a highly skilled, hands-on role supporting Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams in a fast-paced R&D environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing fine-pitch SMT rework, PCB modifications, and prototype assembly while maintaining a high level of quality and precision.

Key Responsibilitie

sPCB Soldering & Rewor

• kPerform precision SMT rework to support new product development and engineering prototype
• sReplace and modify electronic components on printed circuit board
• sPerform rework on fine-pitch components and 0201 passive device
• sExecute trace cuts, jumper wire modifications, and engineering change implementation
• sMaintain high-quality soldering standards using lead-free solder processe
• yBuild and modify custom wire harnesses and cable assemblie
• sSupport electro-mechanical prototype assembly activitie
• sFollow detailed assembly instructions, schematics, BOMs, and engineering drawing
• sEnsure prototypes meet quality and functionality requirement

sEngineering & Laboratory Suppor

• tPartner with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams on development project
• sSupport product validation and engineering testing activitie
• sAssist with troubleshooting and analysis of hardware issue
• sDocument modifications, findings, and test result

sTest Equipment Operatio

• :Digital Multimeters (DMMs
• sPower Supplie
• sRework Station
• sHeat Gun
• sAssist with laboratory and field testing of electronic equipment and system

sRequired Qualification

sEducation & Experienc

• eHigh School Diploma or GE
• DMinimum 5 years of hands-on PCB soldering and electronic assembly experienc
• eExperience using lead-free solder processe
• sExperience working in an engineering development, prototype, or R&D laboratory environmen

tTechnical Requirement

sAbility to perform

• :SMT rewor
• tPCB modification
• gWire routing and jumper installatio
• nAbility to rework components down to 0201 package size
• sExperience working under a microscop
• eAbility to interpret
• :PCB rework instruction
• sAssembly drawing
• sMechanical drawing
• sBills of Materials (BOMs
• )Knowledge of electronic components, wire gauges, and connector system
• sProficiency with
• :Soldering station
• sHand assembly tool
• sAbility to manage multiple priorities and work independentl

yCertification Requirement

sSuppliers should clearly indicate current IPC certifications on submitted resumes

• .IPC-A-610 Certification and/o
• rJ-STD-001 Certificatio

n

Preferred Qualification

• sAbility to rework 0.4mm pitch BGA
• sExperience with
• :Thermal testin
• gIP rating testin
• gBasic RF electronics knowledg
• eFamiliarity with
• :Conformal coating
• sThermal interface material
• sGasket
• sAerospace, defense, communications, or advanced electronics manufacturing experienc

e
Physical Requiremen

tsCandidates must be able t

• o:Lift up to 25 poun
• dsPerform repetitive hand and fine dexterity movemen
• tsWork under a microscope for extended perio
• dsHandle small electronic components and assembli