R&D Electronics Technician — Prototyping & Cabling

Akkodis; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 106,020,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Electronics Technician for a contract role in Santa Clarita, CA. The position involves assembling, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic devices and PCB assemblies, with advanced soldering and cable-assembly responsibilities.

You will work closely with engineering to support development, verification testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering and desoldering of 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.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Bench Power Supplies

Signal Generators

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an Electronics Technician for a contract role in Santa Clarita, CA. The position involves assembling, modifying, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic devices and PCB assemblies, with advanced soldering and cable-assembly responsibilities.

You will work closely with engineering to support development, verification testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement activities.