Sr. Electronics Lab Technician

Our client, a leading automotive technology company, is seeking a Sr. Electronics Lab Technician to perform functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units. This role supports development and validation testing of high-voltage automotive power electronic components, along with fabricating special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses. The position is based on-site at the client's Torrance, CA facility and reports to the Lab Operations Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the Lab Operations department.

Key responsibilities include:

Essential

Job Duties and

Job Functions:

• Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses
• Design and fabricate simple mechanical fixtures and jigs
• Perform functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units following defined test procedures
• Support development and validation testing of high-voltage automotive power electronic components
• Troubleshoot, root cause, and document electronic assembly issues
• Work safely on high-voltage (1kV), high-current units
• Perform printed circuit board assembly modifications, including component rework and soldering/de-soldering of electronic components
• Procure necessary tools, equipment, and components for prototype builds
• Set up and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters with no direction
• Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters
• Capture test data and create reports using Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Ability to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers' product data sheets
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for electronic assemblies
• Hands-on experience with PCB assembly, rework, and soldering/de-soldering
• Comfortable working independently with high-voltage, high-current systems
• Proficiency with standard lab test equipment and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Prior experience in an electronics lab or test environment, ideally within automotive or power electronics