Engineering Technician

Electrical Technician

The Electrical Technician will be part of the new product development team, supporting electrical engineers and cross-functional project teams through hands-on prototype assembly, modification, testing, troubleshooting, board programming, and documentation. The team designs innovative products for the card personalization business, including products used in printing, smart card, RFID, motion control, and laser technologies. Success in this role requires strong hands-on electrical skills, attention to detail, clear communication, a willingness to learn, and follow-through on assigned tasks with appropriate urgency.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, modify, test, and troubleshoot circuit boards, cable assemblies, electrical control equipment, and prototype systems under engineering direction.
• Perform PWA assembly and rework, including soldering components, replacing parts, adding jumper wires, cutting traces, and completing other board-level modifications.
• Build, modify, and repair cable, wire, and harness assemblies used in prototype systems, development equipment, and product testing.
• Install, replace, and integrate electrical assemblies, circuit boards, wiring, sensors, and related hardware in prototype equipment and development systems.
• Use schematics, wiring diagrams, and test equipment to identify electrical issues and help verify corrective actions under engineering guidance.
• Set up and operate electrical test equipment, programming tools, and lab instruments such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, meters, logic analyzers, and related devices.
• Support circuit board programming, board bring-up, functional verification, prototype testing, and engineering debug activities.
• Create, update, and maintain engineering support documentation such as wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, work instructions, test records, task records, ECOs, component records, and related ERP, PLM, Jira, or workflow information.
• Communicate status clearly, follow through on assigned tasks with appropriate urgency, and assist with improvements to lab, documentation, and workflow processes that support team efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree, or comparable training, such as a military electronics program.
• 2+ years of electrical, electronics, or electromechanical technician experience in a development, test, manufacturing, or prototype environment.
• Hands-on experience assembling, modifying, testing, or troubleshooting circuit boards, cable assemblies, or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with soldering, electrical assembly, board-level modifications, or electronics rework activities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Experience using electrical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, or related test instruments.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work effectively with engineers and technicians, and follow through on assigned tasks with attention to detail.
• Must be able to lawfully work within the US and have unrestricted work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field.
• Experience performing SMT rework, fine-pitch soldering, jumper-wire modifications, trace cuts, part replacement, or other PCBA modifications.
• Experience supporting engineering prototype builds, board bring-up, hardware troubleshooting, or product development activities.
• Experience with schematic or layout viewers and engineering workflow systems such as ERP, PLM, ECO, or Jira.
• Experience with smart card, RFID, NFC, printing, motion control, test fixtures, sensors, motors, or other electromechanical systems.
• Openness to learning and applying modern tools, including AI-assisted tools, to improve documentation, task tracking, troubleshooting, and workflow efficiency.

Where you will be: This role requires five days in the office onsite in Minneapolis, MN. Entrust operates with a distributed workforce.

About Entrust: Our growing company relies on curious, dedicated and innovative colleagues to anticipate the future and provide solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure world. Entrust technologies and expertise help government agencies, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 150 countries serve and safeguard citizens, employees and consumers. Each year, our solutions secure billions of transactions — and every day, our technologies issue and manage more than 10 million secure identities. How do we do all of this? Together. Join us. Together we'll create solutions for a more connected, mobile and secure life.

NO AGENCIES, NO RELOCATION

At Entrust, we don't just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you're a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we're invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.
• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you're remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.
• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn't stop there. At Entrust, we're passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we're creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let's build a more secure world—together.

Compensation Range:

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $27.36-$40.13 per hour (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company's discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

For Canadian roles, or where applicable:

Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter:

James Beck