Senior Electronic Technician

Curt Koland, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Curt Koland Recruiting is seeking a hands-on R&D Electronic Technician to join a medical device development team. You will build and test prototype PCB assemblies, support hardware bring-up, and execute design verification testing in a fast-paced, collaborative lab environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tech and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, with US work authorization. Join a cutting-edge medical technology company focused on innovative endoscopic platforms.

Qualifications

• Hands-on prototyping and testing of electronic assemblies.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with hardware verification and DV testing Processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and rework prototype PCB assemblies with small components.
• Perform PCB bring-up, troubleshooting, and hardware debugging.
• Assemble cables and electronic subassemblies.

Skills

PCB assembly

SMT soldering

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Lab equipment usage

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

DV testing equipment

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on R&D Electronic Technician to join a medical device development team. If you enjoy building prototype electronics, troubleshooting hardware, and working alongside engineers to bring innovative products to life, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll assemble and test prototype PCB assemblies, support hardware bring-up, execute design verification testing, and help maintain an organized R&D lab environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical technology in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

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We invite applications from candidates currently living in the San Francisco Bay Area with 5 or more years of tech industry experience. Candidates must possess US Work Authorization or US Citizenship. We are not able to accommodate H-1B Visa transfers at this time.

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Help Build the Next Generation of Medical Devices

Curt Koland Recruiting is seeking candidates passionate about delivering novel, game-changing technologies to improve patient outcomes. Our client is a medical device innovator focused on a flagship all-in-one endoscopic platform that integrates visualization, fluid management, and tissue removal into a single system. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated team at a pivotal moment in the company's growth.

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What You'll Do

• Build and rework prototype PCB assemblies with components as small as 0201.
• Perform PCB bring-up, troubleshooting, and hardware debugging.
• Assemble cables and electronic subassemblies.
• Execute Design Verification (DV) testing according to established protocols.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other lab equipment to diagnose and resolve hardware issues.
• Repair and replace components on printed circuit boards.
• Assist with lab organization, inventory, and prototype builds.

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What We're Looking For

• Experience as an R&D Electronics Technician, Engineering Technician, or related role preferred.
• Strong SMT soldering and PCB assembly skills.
• Ability to read electronic schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting hardware verification, design verification, or validation testing.