Senior Electronics Technician - Wiring, PCB Rework & Test

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits 100%

PTO

Holiday Pay

401K Plan

Job summary

Fresh Consulting in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician to build and repair cable harnesses, perform PCB rework, and execute tests. You’ll work with SMT and through-hole soldering, diagnose failures, and document results in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Applicants should have 4+ years of hands-on electronics experience, read schematics and BOMs, and be eligible for a US security clearance. The role offers full benefits and a growth-focused lab environment.

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

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

Electronics testing

Soldering SMT

Soldering through-hole

Cable and wire harness

Reading schematics/BOMs

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Active security clearance eligible

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronics

IPC-610 certification

IPC-620 certification

J-STD-001 certification

ECAD familiarity (Altium/Eagle/OrCAD)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

ECAD viewers (Altium/Eagle/OrCAD)

Job description

Fresh Consulting in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Technician to build and repair cable harnesses, perform PCB rework, and execute tests. You’ll work with SMT and through-hole soldering, diagnose failures, and document results in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Applicants should have 4+ years of hands-on electronics experience, read schematics and BOMs, and be eligible for a US security clearance. The role offers full benefits and a growth-focused lab environment.