Technician III

Other; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support an engineering test lab in Sunnyvale, CA. This role focuses on setting up and maintaining test boards and lab equipment, troubleshooting test setups, collecting data, and supporting engineering requests.

Ideal candidates will have electronics, test equipment, schematics, PCBA soldering/rework, and electro-mechanical assembly experience, plus strong communication skills to collaborate with engineers and internal customers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics and lab engineering experience.
• Ability to read schematics, BOMs, diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Experience with soldering and PCBA rework.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot test boards and equipment
• Deploy boards for automated engineering testing
• Troubleshoot test setups, wiring, and connectivity
• Collect test data and track lab metrics
• Maintain calibration status and inventory
• Read schematics and technical docs
• Repair electro-mechanical assemblies
• Ensure lab safety and ESD procedures
• Document issues and communicate findings
• Assist engineers and customers with requests

Skills

Electronics

Test equipment

Schematics

PCBA soldering/rework

Electro-mechanical assemblies

Troubleshooting

Customer service

English communication

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

4+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Signal generators

Signal analyzers

Networking basics

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support an engineering test lab in Sunnyvale, CA. This position is responsible for setting up and maintaining test boards and lab equipment, troubleshooting test setups, collecting test data, performing equipment maintenance, and supporting engineering requests.

The ideal candidate has experience working with electronics, test equipment, schematics, PCBA soldering/rework, and electro-mechanical assemblies. This role also requires strong customer service and communication skills because the technician will work closely with engineers and other internal customers to resolve test and equipment issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, tear down, maintain, and troubleshoot test boards and test equipment
• Deploy test boards used for automated engineering testing
• Troubleshoot test setup, connectivity, wiring, and equipment issues
• Remove and redeploy test setups when new test procedures are requested
• Collect test data and track critical lab metrics
• Maintain equipment inventory and monitor calibration status
• Read and interpret schematics, BOMs, drawings, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Configure and repair electro-mechanical assemblies
• Perform PCBA soldering and rework, including SMT, through-hole components, wires, terminals, and fine-pitch parts
• Keep the lab safe, clean, organized, and compliant with ESD procedures
• Document technical issues and communicate findings to engineers/supervisors
• Recommend documentation updates when actual wiring or mechanical builds differ from existing documentation
• Respond to engineering/customer requests and communicate technical issues clearly

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline OR 4+ years of equivalent relevant experience
• Hands-on electronics, engineering lab, field service, or related technical experience
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, BOMs, and technical instructions
• Experience with soldering and PCBA rework
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Good written and verbal English communication skillsAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using oscilloscopes, DMMs/digital multimeters, signal generators, and signal analyzers
• General test instrumentation hardware/software knowledge
• Basic knowledge of Windows, Unix/Linux, and networking
• Exposure to enterprise switches and routers
• Experience with automated engineering test environments