Technician III

Location:Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12-Month W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $40-45/hour, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

Engineering Technician

Location:Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12-Month W2 Contract
Pay Rate: $40-45/hour, depending on experience

Russell Tobin is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to support an engineering lab environment for a leading technology organization. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technician with experience in test equipment setup, hardware troubleshooting, electronics, and laboratory operations.

The successful candidate will help maintain reliable test environments, support engineering test requests, troubleshoot equipment and test setup issues, and ensure laboratory equipment and processes meet established quality and safety standards. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment are essential.

• Set up, tear down, maintain, and manage test boards and equipment used in engineering testing.

• Deploy test boards configured to run automated tests and troubleshoot test setup issues reported through engineering service requests.

• Remove, modify, and redeploy test board setups as engineers introduce new test procedures and requirements.

• Collect, organize, and track laboratory data and key performance metrics to monitor progress and support reporting.

• Perform equipment inventory, calibration checks, preventive maintenance, and routine equipment inspections.

• Maintain a clean, safe, organized laboratory environment and follow established ESD, equipment‑handling, and housekeeping procedures.

• Configure and install electromechanical components using bills of materials (BOMs), technical drawings, schematics, and written documentation.

• Troubleshoot wiring and perform electromechanical repairs and testing of modified assemblies with minimal supervision on standard projects.

• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, wiring documentation, and assembly instructions to ensure accurate equipment configuration.

• Identify discrepancies between actual wiring or mechanical builds and documented requirements, and recommend appropriate documentation updates.

• Perform self‑inspections using established manufacturing and internal procedure checklists.

• Verify equipment calibration status and identify expired materials or equipment requiring attention.

• Respond promptly to customer and engineering inquiries, acknowledge service requests, and coordinate timely resolution of technical issues.

• Communicate effectively with engineering colleagues and stakeholders, provide progress updates, document issues, and elevate problems when necessary.

• Support environmental chamber operations and other laboratory testing activities as required.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or at least four years of equivalent relevant experience.

• Relevant experience in an engineering lab, technical customer service environment, data center, or field service technician role.

• Hands‑on experience with hardware or electronics troubleshooting and test equipment setup, maintenance, or support.

• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and related documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting, critical‑thinking, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to manage customer interactions and technical service requests.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and remain accountable in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety, equipment reliability, and established procedures.

• Basic proficiency with…