Senior Electrical Engineering Technician

Fresh Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Consulting in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician to advance our hardware and electronics capabilities in a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will build, test, and troubleshoot cable harnesses and PCBs, perform SMT and through-hole soldering, document results, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards while coordinating with engineering teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years 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).
• Experience building 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 and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electronics testing

Schematic reading

Soldering IPC J-STD-001

Wire harnessing IPC-620

Electrical fault diagnosis

Reliability testing

Communication skills

Security clearance eligible

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronics or related field

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

Tools

ECAD tools (Altium, Eagle, OrCAD)

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 Contracy
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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