Electrical Engineering Technician

About this position

SeeScan is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support building prototypes, performing circuit testing and troubleshooting, assembling and wiring electronic components, and assisting engineers in research and development.


This is a fully onsite position located in Kearny Mesa.

Compensation

The pay range for our Electrical Engineering Technician position is $30 to $43 hourly .

This range represents a good faith estimate based on the qualifications we expect to find in a successful candidate. Actual compensation offered may be less or greater than this estimate based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, our assessment of your ability to bring value to our organization.

We offer

• A position within an established company that has over 40 years of experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) investment options, with partial company matching contribution
• Flexible Paid Time Off plan with no cap or "use it or lose it" requirement

In your application, include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position. We are looking for a long-term, in-house teammate to join us, not a contractor or consultant.

In this position, you will

• Assemble, wire, and test electronic circuits, control panels, and subassemblies
• Support engineers in developing and debugging prototype hardware
• Operate oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, and other test equipment to verify design performance
• Diagnose and repair analog and digital circuits
• Identify root causes of test failures and collaborate with engineers to implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate test records, build notes, and revision documentation
• Update wiring diagrams, schematics, and parts lists in coordination with the design team
• Work with manufacturing to transition prototypes into production-ready assemblies
• Contribute to engineering documentation, process standardization, and quality control efforts

Your background

• 7+ years of experience as an electrical or electronics technician
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuitry, PCB layout concepts, and schematic reading
• Skilled in use of standard test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, etc.)
• Experienced in soldering and reworking surface-mount and through-hole components
• Experienced with microcontrollers, sensors, and embedded systems
• Proficiency with KiCad (Altium experience a plus)

About you

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret data
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Able to life and move up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of working under a stereo microscope for extended periods
• Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for precision reworks

About SeeScan

Beneath the ground and below the water's surface is a world out of sight. Whether it's the inside of a pipe, or a maze of the buried services that keep our world running, or the deepest places of the ocean, our mission is to create products that help our customers see. Dating back more than 40 years to our founder's garage, we are an original equipment manufacturer in San Diego, CA that builds diagnostic, utility locating, and harsh-environment oceanographic equipment from the ground up. And as leaders in our industries, we provide ongoing support and parts services to ensure that our equipment is never short of the best.

At SeeScan, you'll be part of a group of people who bring passion and energy into everything they do. We value the individual contributions all of our employees make and invest in the tools and training they need to find success and professional growth. We do our best to empower the right people to take on new opportunities, and our culture promotes transparency, integrity, and continuous learning.

Notes

• No recruiters, contractors, or consultants, please
• No relocation assistance or visa sponsorships available for this position
• SeeScan is an Equal Opportunity Employer