Hardware Technician IV

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a hands-on electronics repair and failure-analysis technician to assess prototype units, perform functional tests, and isolate root causes. The role includes disassembly, component exchanges, and documentation aligned with SOPs, with direct collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and software teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong debugging skills, familiarity with Linux/macOS/Windows CLIs, and experience in OrCAD/Allegro, ADB/UART, and LED/consumer

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs and root cause analysis of small electronics.
• Proficient in using tools to flash and program repairs.
• Able to adapt to changing statements of work daily.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks to complete work.
• Experience contacting design engineers for troubleshooting.
• Willing to propose SOP improvements to boost efficiency.
• Clear communication using text, photos, and videos for assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess condition of returned prototypes and confirm failure mode.
• Run functional tests and perform root cause analysis on defects.
• Disassemble units per SOPs and inspect related systems.
• Perform component exchanges to isolate failures.
• Document work thoroughly and consistently.
• Provide solutions to teams with electrical, mechanical, and software issues.
• Assist with small pre-production units and scaled prototype assembly/disassembly.
• Flash, program, and calibrate prototypes following SOPs.
• Run scripts via Linux, MacOS, and PC CLIs; no scripting required.
• Utilize AB familiarity and electronic analysis tools for QC.
• Engage in continuous improvement and equipment repairs.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Electronic repair

Soldering

Linux command line

OrCAD/Allegro

Debugging

Education

Analog electronics

Electrical engineering basics

Digital logic

Tools

OrCAD/Allegro

ADB/UART

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess condition of returned prototype units and confirm failure mode.
• Run the prototype unit through a prescribed set of functional tests depending on reported defect and perform failure analysis to determine root cause.
• Strategically disassemble the unit, guided by SOPs, and perform a visual inspection of systems that might be related to the failure symptom.
• Perform component/module exchanges to isolate the failure.
• Document the work performed on each unit in a thorough, consistent manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication for documentation and live discussion with Engineering teams.
• Failure Analysis.
• Solution proposals and repairs.
• Assembly/operating instructions (SOPs).
• Provide solutions to teams with electrical, mechanical and software troubleshooting and repair.
• Assist with scaled prototype assembly/disassembly and small pre-production units in varying numbers.
• Flash, program, and calibrate prototypes or testing equipment following outlined SOPs.
• Run software scripts and basic commands using the command line interface of Linux, MacOS, and PC platforms.
• Not expected to write those scripts.
• Needs to be familiar with AB.
• Use electronic analysis tools to perform systematic QC of electronic assemblies.
• Light soldering to repair electrical components.

Skills:

• Experience in repairs; taking apart small electronics, root cause analysis.
• Using AI agents and internal tools to flash and program the repairs.
• Ability to adapt to a daily changing statement of work.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks to complete a given statement of work.
• Experience with reaching out to responsible design engineers for troubleshooting, clarification, and feedback.
• Willingness to propose and implement process improvements (including SOPs) to increase production efficiency.
• Proficient use of text, photos, and videos to clearly convey assembly processes to others.
• Seek feedback for continuous improvement.
• Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience.
• Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting processes to isolate failures within electronics.
• Experience with Linux, Mac, and Windows OS command line.
• Experience with ADB and UART communication protocols.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience.
• Computer programing experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices.
• Familiarity with OrCAD/Allegro and other EE hardware design.

Education/Experience:

• Ability to adapt to a daily changing statement of work.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks to complete a given statement of work.
• Experience with reaching out to responsible design engineers for troubleshooting, clarification, and feedback.
• Willingness to propose and implement process improvements (including SOPs) to increase production efficiency.
• Proficient use of text, photos, and videos to clearly convey assembly processes to others.
• Seek feedback for continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Electronic/Consumer-electronic repair/debugging experience.
• Computer programing experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Past prototype or assembly line experience, particularly in small electronics or devices.
• Familiarity with OrCAD/Allegro and other EE hardware design.