R&D Electronics Technician: PCB Debug & Prototyping

Aeva; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeva is seeking an R&D Technician on a 6-month contract to support manufacturing operations, testing, debugging, and assembling PCBs. You will rework PCBA, load software/firmware, and run prescribed tests on optoelectronic instruments as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires proficiency in soldering, ESD component handling, and the ability to read schematics and engineering drawings. You will contribute to prototype builds and data collection while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics and two years related experience.
• Experience bench-testing PCBs with oscilloscopes and DMMs.
• Ability to read schematics and detailed process documentation.
• Repair/replace components at board level.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in startup environments and wire harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Test, debug, and assemble PCBs for manufacturing operations.
• Perform rework on PCBA and load software/firmware as required.
• Follow procedures to test and debug PCB circuits.
• Assist engineering in building and testing prototypes.
• Collect data and perform data analysis as needed.
• Test product performance and troubleshoot defects.

Skills

Soldering

Data analysis

Debugging

Read schematics

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Job description

Aeva is seeking an R&D Technician on a 6-month contract to support manufacturing operations, testing, debugging, and assembling PCBs. You will rework PCBA, load software/firmware, and run prescribed tests on optoelectronic instruments as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires proficiency in soldering, ESD component handling, and the ability to read schematics and engineering drawings. You will contribute to prototype builds and data collection while ensuring safety and quality.