Sr Electrical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Electrical Technician

Job

Description:

• The Senior Electronics Technician performs technical work in the maintenance, repair, calibration and installation of various electronic equipment distributes and maintains laboratory test equipment for engineers; ensures efficient operation of laboratory environment; and arranges for repair and calibration of major equipment.
• Under general supervision, perform skilled duties in the soldering PCB components, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of equipment in the Electronics Laboratory; maintain, trouble shoot and repair high power electronics products (up to 8KW) such as 3 phase power supply, motor drives etc., and perform related work as required.

Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic device board circuitry. Failure investigation to component level
• Must have hands on experience in SMT parts soldering (e.g. replacing microprocessors,
• Provide manufacturing test support, troubleshooting, fault isolation and corrective actions
• Create test reports for functional and performance testing of electronics products
• Conducts engineering/development tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data
• Support product testing during integration, functional, design verification, performance and qualification testing phases
• Installs components, units and printed circuit boards following specifications
• Fabricates parts, cables, and test fixtures. Maintains all work related equipment, passive load, test fixtures, etc.,
• Maintains and writes work procedures and all related documentation for each task performed
• Customizes units and makes adjustments or repairs according to written specifications
• Orders and maintains inventory of replacement parts for electronic test equipment; maintains warranty, service and repair records; works with vendors to obtain pricing and availability of needed parts; performs quality checks on newly delivered equipment to ensure proper operation. Maintains records on equipment repairs, warranties and schematics
• Create ADCNs for minor electronics assembly rework instructions per IPC standards
• Create engineering test and status reports
• Interface with customers/supplier as needed to support troubleshooting the electronics assembly

Must Have

Skills:

• Building and setting up Test Boxes / Breakout Boxes

Strongly

Preferred Skills:

• IPC Certification
• High Voltage equipment (5 kW up to 45 kVA)
• Reworking PCBs / PCB Rework (soldering & desoldering components on PCB / PCBAs)

Additional

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Hands on experience of using electronics equipment such as programmable power supplies, high speed digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers etc.
• Understanding & testing knowledge of serial communication hardware
• Possess a strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence. Ability to communicate, ability to work in a team environment

Work

Environment

This position is fully onsite in a large production facility with engineering and the electronics lab located upstairs. Team members typically arrive between 6:30

a.m. and 9:30 a.m., with flexibility to arrive and leave as needed, provided they work approximately eight hours each day. The culture emphasizes long-term engagement, with many individuals remaining for multiple contract extensions and a strong likelihood of transitioning to a direct role over time, as well as opportunities to move into various engineering disciplines.

*This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This is a Contract position based out of Carson, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/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 Carson,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.