Power Electronics Repair Technician

TDK-Lambda Americas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational assistance

Career growth opportunities within TDK

Job summary

TDK-Lambda Americas is seeking an Electronics Repair Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and test AC/DC power supplies and related electronics. You will work at component and system levels, using schematics and test equipment to identify failures and ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, soldering, and the ability to follow procedures in a repair depot environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience repairing power supplies, electronic assemblies, industrial equipment, or similar products.
• Strong understanding of analog electronics and AC/DC circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on soldering, desoldering, and electronic rework experience.
• Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to follow documented repair and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming power supplies and electronic equipment for defects and signs of failure.
• Troubleshoot electronic failures at the component, circuit-board, subassembly, and system levels.
• Diagnose issues using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, AC power sources, and other test equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Repair or replace electronic components including capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, transformers, relays, connectors, fans, fuses, and circuit boards.
• Perform soldering, desoldering, electronic rework, wire termination, and mechanical repairs.
• Test repaired products to verify performance, safety, and quality.
• Document repairs, test results, parts usage, and failure-analysis findings.
• Identify recurring failures and communicate findings with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
• Follow ESD controls, calibration requirements, safety procedures, and established quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce repair time, repeat failures, and material waste.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Reading schematics

Electrical testing

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Electronic loads

Soldering irons / stations

Job description

TDK-Lambda Americas is seeking an Electronics Repair Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and test AC/DC power supplies and related electronics. You will work at component and system levels, using schematics and test equipment to identify failures and ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, soldering, and the ability to follow procedures in a repair depot environment.