Lab Technician - PCBA/Cable Harness

ALTEN Technology USA; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Lab Technician - PCBA/Cable Harness to join our engineering teams in the United States. You will perform hands-on rework and repair of PCBs, modify wire harnesses, and inspect solder joints to meet quality standards.

You will support prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and validation, documenting results and maintaining lab records while using soldering irons, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, or engineering support.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and data collection processes.
• Experience supporting robotic systems, automation equipment, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on rework and repair of PCBAs, including through-hole and SMT components.
• Execute cable and wire harness modifications, repairs, and re-termination activities.
• Inspect solder joints and wiring assemblies to ensure quality.
• Support engineering with prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and validation.
• Document rework activities and test results with lab records.
• Use hand tools, soldering equipment, microscopes, and meters to support development and debugging.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Troubleshoot systems (mechanical/elect

Lab equipment familiarity

Robotic/automation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Continuity testers

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Lab Technician - PCBA/Cable Harness you will be responsible for;

• Perform hands‑on rework and repair of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including through‑hole and surface‑mount (SMT) components.
• Execute cable and wire harness modifications, repairs, connector replacements, and re‑termination activities in accordance with engineering documentation and quality standards.
• Inspect solder joints, wiring assemblies, and reworked hardware to ensure compliance with workmanship requirements and product specifications.
• Support engineering teams with prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and validation activities.
• Document rework activities, repairs, and test results while maintaining accurate lab records.
• Utilize hand tools, soldering equipment, microscopes, multimeters, and other laboratory test equipment to support product development and debugging efforts.

Qualifications;

• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, or engineering support environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and data collection processes.
• Experience supporting robotic systems, automation equipment, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications;

• Experience performing PCBA rework, including component removal and replacement on both through‑hole and surface‑mount assemblies.
• Experience with cable and wire harness assembly, modification, repair, and rework.
• Familiarity with soldering techniques, connector termination, crimping, and wiring best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and engineering change documentation.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, continuity testers, and other electronics troubleshooting equipment.
• Knowledge of IPC standards such as IPC‑A‑610 and/or IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 is highly preferred.

Salary Range: $80K-$110K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.