Title: Hardware Lab Technician # 1006670
Location: Palo Alto California 94304
Duration: 12 months Contract, Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 14, 2027
Salary: $25 – 35/hr on W2
JOB SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is what you'll do: - Build prototype power electronics - Interpret electronic schematics, assembly drawings and other design and assembly documents - Provide manufacturing support in product design, new product development, and fabrication, assembly, tooling and testing - Support receiving and shipping of packages - Mange material inventories and kit parts for assembly - Operate soldering equipment and perform PCBA testing - Support the development of testing methods and test fixtures - Support the development of work instructions and routers for fabrication and assembly as products transition into production phase of life cycle - Keep equipment operational by proper maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures - Perform verification tests for functionality and/or quality to ensure product performs to expectations - Document test results and records all deviations and modifications from the original design - Support the build of wire harness per IPC/WHMA A-620C standard
This is what you'll need:
- Associates degree in an electrical capacity or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience
- Minimum 2 years recent, relevant hands-on experience
- Experience in Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- Knowledge of inspection Printed Circuit Board
- Experience in soldering per IPC class 3
- Basic knowledge of harness standard per IPC/WHMA A-620C
- Solid understanding of test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supply, etc.).
- Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics
- Electro-mechanical experience in control circuits and component specification and Circuit board test are desired
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all company departments and customers
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Must Have
Associate’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent military/industry experience; or 2+ years hands-on lab technician experience
Nice To Have
EV automotive, consumer electronics, or data center test and assembly experience