Electronics & Failure Analysis Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician - Electronics / Destructive Physical Analysis

Location:

El Segundo, CA Pay Rate: $33.09 - $35.00/hour

Contract:

6 months with potential for extension Work Environment: 100% On-site

Schedule:

9/80 schedule Overtime:
Overtime or swing-shift work may occasionally be required

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support the evaluation and analysis of electrical and mechanical components and printed wiring boards (PWBs). This position will support Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) activities to determine compliance with applicable military, space, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in an analytical laboratory or similar technical environment and be comfortable working with microscopes, precision measurement tools, soldering equipment, hand tools, and instrumentation.

Candidates with relevant electronics testing, component repair, or back-shop avionics experience may also align well with this position, particularly when their experience includes bench-level electronics work, soldering, microscopy, electrical test equipment, dimensional measurement, and technical troubleshooting.

• Evaluate and analyze electrical and mechanical components and printed wiring boards (PWBs).
• Perform detailed inspection and analysis using microscopes and optical equipment.
• Take dimensional measurements using calipers, rulers, optical measurement equipment, and similar tools.
• Utilize hand tools, basic power tools, soldering equipment, and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot machinery, equipment, and technical test setups.
• Support Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) and component evaluation activities.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Accurately document measurements, observations, test results, and findings.
• Work closely with engineers, analysts, and other technicians in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Hands-on experience working in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with microscopes or microscopy tools.
• Experience taking dimensional measurements using calipers, rulers, optical measurement equipment, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with hand tools, basic power tools, soldering, and instrumentation.
• Experience troubleshooting machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform detailed work requiring close vision.

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) or failure analysis
• Microsectioning or chemical deprocessing
• Military standards, performance specifications, and component-related documentation
• Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electrical test equipment
• Printed wiring board (PWB) assembly
• IC or hybrid assembly
• Plating or other relevant manufacturing processes
• Basic chemistry knowledge
• Soldering and electronic component work
• Technical report writing and documentation
• CAD and the ability to read schematic diagrams
• Designing custom fixtures for 3D printing
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, or similar documentation/reporting programs

Relevant candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Engineering Technician
• Engineering Test Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Test Technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Failure Analysis Technician
• Component Repair Technician
• Electronics Repair Technician
• A…