Senior Electronics Technician

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on electronics technician to perform soldering and PCB rework on small components, often under a microscope. You will work closely with engineers on rapid design iterations and document results from functional tests.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, comfort with lab environments, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Experience with IPC standards and calibration of test equipment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on soldering and PCB rework on small components.
• Work under a microscope on delicate parts.
• Strong attention to detail and precise following of instructions.
• Experience with electronics testing and lab equipment.
• Self-starter with startup environment adaptability.
• Nice to have: regulated environment, medical devices.
• Familiar with IPC standards IPC-A-610/600/7711/7721/6012/6013.
• Exposure to calibration or lab coordination.

Responsibilities

• Solder and rework PCBs, including 0201 discretes and fine-pitch BGAs under a microscope.
• Implement board modifications, debug issues, and support rapid iterations.
• Follow work instructions, schematics, and test procedures with accuracy.
• Run functional tests on hardware; document results clearly.
• Support incoming inspection and ensure hardware meets quality standards.
• Assist lab operations including organization and equipment upkeep.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment; coordinate with vendors.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and improve designs.

Skills

Fine-pitch soldering

PCB rework

Microscope work

Attention to detail

Electronics testing

Lab equipment handling

Startup environment

Regulated environment

IPC standards

Lab calibration

Tools

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-600

IPC-A-7711

IPC-A-7721

IPC-A-6012

IPC-A-6013

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering and rework on PCBs, including 0201 discretes and fine‑pitch BGAs under a microscope
• Execute board modifications, debug issues, and support rapid design iterations
• Follow detailed work instructions, schematics, and test procedures with high accuracy
• Run functional tests on incoming and assembled hardware; document results clearly
• Support incoming inspection and ensure hardware meets quality standards
• Assist with lab operations, including organization, equipment upkeep, and basic lab management
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment; coordinate with external vendors as needed
• Partner closely with engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve designs

Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience with fine‑pitch soldering and PCB rework
• Comfortable working under a microscope on small, delicate components
• High attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions
• Experience with electronics testing and lab equipment
• Self‑starter who’s comfortable at the bench and adapting in a startup environment
• Nice to have: Experience in a regulated environment, especially medical devices
• Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑600, IPC‑7711, IPC‑7721, IPC‑6012, and IPC‑6013
• Exposure to equipment calibration or lab coordination