Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to join our team, focusing on prototype assembly and testing of electronic devices. This role involves hands-on work with cutting-edge prototype hardware, offering the opportunity to influence product quality and reliability while contributing to process improvements and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Rework and repair returned units, assessing conditions and confirming failure modes.
- Conduct functional tests and perform failure analysis to determine root causes.
- Disassemble units strategically according to SOPs and visually inspect systems related to failure symptoms.
- Perform component/module exchanges to isolate failures and document all work thoroughly.
- Assemble prototypes delicately, adhering to defined SOPs.
- Conduct electrical and mechanical assembly testing using specialized equipment.
- Calibrate, test, and flash prototype electronic devices.
- Assist the Technical Services team with assembly work.
- Adapt to changing statements of work and prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Communicate with design engineers for troubleshooting and feedback.
- Propose and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Use text, photos, and videos to convey assembly processes clearly.
- Operate flash and calibration stations following SOPs.
- Troubleshoot and test prototypes and VR hardware, as well as script testing.
- Document and author assembly and operating instructions (SOPs).
Skills:
- Hand soldering skills with 0201 components using microscopes and camera-based inspection equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting and modifying circuit boards and small electronic equipment.
- Proficient with Linux, Windows, and Mac OS.
- Familiarity with Python and Android Device Bridge (ADB).
- Experience with failure analysis, solution proposals, and repairs.
- Ability to document and author SOPs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in electronics assembly, test, repair, or prototyping.
- Experience with PCBA, FPC, and consumer electronics.
- Familiarity with electronic analysis tools for QC.
- Past prototype or assembly line experience in small electronics.
- Computer programming experience.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Familiarity with CAD and EE design tools.
Work Environment:
This role is based in a fast-paced, hands-on lab and workshop environment. It involves on-site support for hardware assembly and testing, with daily work varying based on changing statements of work. The position requires close collaboration with technicians, engineers, and technical services teams, with an emphasis on safety, precision, and documentation quality.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sunnyvale,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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.