Electrical Engineering (EE) Technician

Title:  Electrical Engineering (EE) Technician

Contract: Ongoing contract

Location: Milpitas, CA

Description :-

The EE Technician supports the engineering team in building, testing, and validating electronic hardware and embedded systems. They bring up prototypes, run test setups, and collect and document data. They keep the lab and test equipment in working order so engineers can move designs from concept to production.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble, rework, and modify prototype boards and wiring harnesses, including soldering through-hole and fine-pitch SMT parts.
• Perform board bring-up and debug using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and programmers/JTAG tools.
• Set up and run functional, environmental, and validation tests per written test plans, and record results accurately.
• Build and maintain test fixtures, cabling, and bench setups.
• Identify, isolate, and report faults. Support root-cause analysis with the design engineers.
• Document work: test reports, rework records, build notes, and redlines to drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Support design changes and release by checking builds against documentation and flagging discrepancies.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to resolve build and component issues.

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience (typically 2+ years).
• Proficiency with standard lab instruments and soldering/rework equipment (IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 knowledge preferred).
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills at the component and board level.
• Clear written documentation and good communication with engineers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic scripting or data-logging tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with FPGA or microcontroller boards, including programming and debugging with vendor tools.
• Familiarity with high-speed digital, power electronics, or automotive electronics.
• Experience with SPI/I²C/UART, or similar interfaces.
• Basic Python or shell scripting for test automation.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 environment.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (KiCad, Altium) for viewing and making minor edits.

Skills and attributes

• Detail-oriented and methodical, with a habit of recording what was done and why.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage several tasks and prioritize against project deadlines.
• Committed to safety and quality.

Physical requirements

• Extended work at a lab bench, with use of magnification or microscope.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional overtime or flexible hours to support test and build schedules.