R&D Electrical Technician

REQ Solutions Pvt Ltd; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

REQ Solutions Pvt Ltd in California, Santa Clarita, is seeking an onsite Electrical/Electronics Technician to assemble, modify and repair electronic devices and PCBA boards. The role requires advanced soldering, cable assembly, and precision rework on prototypes in collaboration with engineers.

The candidate should have an AA degree or equivalent and 3 years of related experience, with proficiency reading schematics and using lab equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies).

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent in related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D by assembling, modifying, and repairing electrical/electronic devices and PCBAs.
• Perform advanced soldering, cable assembly, and precision rework on prototypes.
• Collaborate with engineers on development, verification testing, failure analysis, and improvements.
• Hand soldering/desoldering SMT, through-hole, and fine-pitch components.
• Assemble prototype devices per drawings and work instructions.
• Rapid prototyping and assembly modifications for development.
• Inspect solder joints to IPC quality standards.
• Build/modify complex cable assemblies, harnesses, test interconnects.
• Wire stripping, crimping, solder termination, heat shrink, routing, connector installation.
• Verify cable continuity and insulation resistance with test equipment.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and assembly specifications.
• Electrical rework/repair of prototype and production-equivalent boards.
• Replace damaged/obsolete components.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures using schematics and test equipment.

Job description

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting research and development activities through the assembly, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic devices, cables, circuit boards, and automated test equipment (ATE) hardware.
• This role requires advanced soldering skills, cable assembly expertise, and the ability to perform precision electrical rework on product prototypes, engineering test fixtures, and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
• The technician works closely with engineers to support product development, verification testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform hand soldering and desoldering through-hole, surface mount (SMT), and fine-pitch electronic components.
• Assemble prototype electrical and electromechanical devices according to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Support engineering development activities through rapid prototyping and assembly modifications.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies to IPC quality standards.
• Build and modify complex cable assemblies, harnesses, and test interconnects.
• Perform wire stripping, crimping, solder termination, heat shrinking, cable routing, and connector installation.
• Verify cable continuity, insulation resistance, and functionality using appropriate test equipment.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, cable drawings, and assembly specifications
• Perform electrical rework and repair of prototype and production-equivalent circuit boards.
• Replace damaged or obsolete components including resistors, capacitors, ICs, connectors, and discrete devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures using schematics, test equipment, and engineering guidance.

Education/Experience:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Experience using laboratory test equipment including: Digital Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Bench Power Supplies, Signal Generators, Continuity Test Equipment
• Proficient in soldering will be required.