Electrical Hardware Technician

Unclassified - Foster City, CA

Full-time

Foster City, CA

About the position

The Technician, Hardware Engineering role at Trillium Professional involves a variety of tasks ranging from urgent one-off tasks to complex ongoing projects. The position requires technical experience in electrical subsystems and a willingness to learn and grow skills. Responsibilities include providing cable harness and test setup assembly, soldering and reworking PCBA, and maintaining a safe and organized lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cable harness and test setup assembly, modifications, testing, and documentation.
• Soldering and PCBA rework; wires (00 AWG to 35 AWG), SMD chips (0201+), and ICs (QFN and BGA).
• Provide test support, including test preparation, execution, data collection, and documentation.
• Assist in managing the inventory of equipment/consumables and guide proper use and selection.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment and contribute to lab improvements.

Requirements

• 6+ years of prior experience in assembling, testing, and repairing PCBAs and cable harnesses.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, circuit board files, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Experience with EE lab equipment (e.g., soldering irons, digital multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Experience with hardware tools (e.g., crimpers, wire strippers/cutters, torque drivers, calipers, power drills, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Associated degree or higher in electrical/electronics/mechanical technology or equivalent.
• Certifications such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721.
• Automotive industry experience, such as ECU assembly/testing, knowledge of SAE standards, etc.
• Experience working directly with external vendors for lab equipment procurement and/or calibration.
• Conducting failure analysis, providing feedback, and delivering informative documentation.
• Shock, vibration, thermal, and/or IP test experience.
• Familiarity with Linux command line and/or Python.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Long-term opportunity
• Professional development opportunities