Electronics Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electronics Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Electronics Engineering Technician role focuses on diagnosing and resolving electronic failures in precision test and measurement equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electronics theory and practical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work down to the component level.

Responsibilities

• Perform root-cause analysis of electronic failures on complex products.
• Interpret and analyze schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams to isolate faults.
• Troubleshoot down to the component level using structured logic and systematic approaches.
• Utilize historical failure data, internal diagnostic tools, and test results to guide repair decisions.
• Apply electrical engineering principles to identify likely failure points.
• Operate electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, DMMs, power supplies) to validate repairs.
• Execute functional and performance tests post-troubleshooting to confirm compliance with specifications.
• Support production floor and engineering teams with technical evaluations and failure analysis.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits, including passive and active components.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification such as an Associate's degree or military electronics experience
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and understand circuit functionality.
• Familiarity with common failure modes in electronic assemblies.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Electronics fundamentals and baseline knowledge of concepts such as Ohm's Law, power supply formulas, op amp idealities, circuit values, transistor formulas, etc.
• Troubleshooting down to the component level.
• Logical fault isolation and pattern recognition.
• Component-level knowledge, including the ability to identify components in schematics and understand their role in a circuit.
• Technical communication skills to explain findings clearly and relate symptoms, causes, and resolutions.
• Solution-oriented and a great attitude.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing and clean environment. This is a good opportunity for an Engineering Technician to expand their career, or a BSEE grad to gain experience in the industry and grow towards an EE role. Local talent to the Portland Metro area will be prioritized.

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This is a Contract position based out of Beaverton, OR.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Beaverton,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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