Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

Fresh Consulting, Inc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FullBenefits: Medical, PTO, HolidayPay

Job summary

Fresh Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician for a long-term contract in Costa Mesa, CA. You will build and modify cable and wire harnesses, perform PCB rework, and execute tests with lab equipment.

The role requires reading schematics and BOMs, soldering (SMT and through-hole), and diagnosing failures. Preferred candidates hold an associate degree and IPC/J-STD certifications, with experience in ECAD tools such as Altium/Eagle/OrCAD. Eligible for a U.S.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on electronics testing, assembly, and rework in R&D or production.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and datasheets.
• Proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering (IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent).
• Experience building cable and wire harnesses to IPC-620 or equivalent.
• Skilled at diagnosing electronic failures using standard test equipment.
• Understanding of product lifecycles, reliability, and compliance testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify cable and wire harnesses, including crimping, soldering connectors, and routing wires.
• Perform PCB rework and assembly, including SMT and through-hole soldering, component replacement, conformal coating, and staking.
• Execute test plans using benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters.
• Troubleshoot electronic assemblies to the component level and perform repairs.
• Document test data, rework, assembly details, and failure modes.
• Help maintain lab cleanliness, safety, and equipment calibration.

Skills

Reading schematics

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting electronics

Documentation

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronics, computer, or mechanical technology

Tools

Altium

Eagle

OrCAD

IPC-610/IPC-620/J-STD-001 certifications

Job description

Fresh Consulting is a design-led, software development and hardware engineering company, offering end-to-end digital services to help companies innovate. We bring together amazing UX designers, sophisticated developers, digital strategists, and top-notch engineers to help companies create fresh experiences that connect humans, systems, and machines. We’ve been growing fast and need someone to help us continue to manage the delivery of high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

See more at freshconsulting.com. Visit freshconsulting.com/portfolio to see our project work across several industries.

Title: Senior Electrical Engineering Technician
Duration:Long Term Contract-can extend
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Benefits: Employee benefits at 100% including Medical, PTO, Holiday Pay, 401K Plan and much more!

Role:

• Build, assemble, and modify cable and wire harnesses, including crimping, soldering connectors, and routing wires
• Perform PCB rework and assembly, including SMT and through-hole soldering, component replacement, conformal coating, and staking
• Execute test plans using benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters
• Troubleshoot electronic assemblies to the component level and perform repairs
• Document test data, rework, assembly details, and failure modes
• Help maintain lab cleanliness, safety, and equipment calibration

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on electronics testing, assembly, and rework experience in an R&D or production environment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and datasheets
• Proficiency in fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering (IPC J-STD-001 or equivalent)
• Experience building cable and wire harnesses to IPC-620 or equivalent
• Skilled at diagnosing electronic failures using standard test equipment
• Understanding of product lifecycles, reliability, and compliance testing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in electrical/electronics, computer, or mechanical technology, or a related field
• Active IPC-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 certifications
• Experience with ECAD viewers such as Altium, Eagle, or OrCAD
• Familiarity with environmental testing, such as thermal chambers, vibration tables, and burn-in

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Range is $42.31 to $56.25 USD per hour.

Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.

Fresh Consulting is a participating E-Verify company.

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