Electrical Technician

Qualifications

Mechanical & Assembly Experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience supporting enclosure and electromechanical ("box build") assemblies.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.

Cable Assembly & Rework

• Experience building and reworking fine-pitch cable assemblies (0.5mm pitch).
• Skilled in cable assembly from drawings and work instructions.
• Familiarity with fine-pitch crimping tools and cable termination techniques.
• Experience installing cables, integrating strain reliefs, and terminating shielded multi-conductor cables.
• Ability to create and update cable assembly documentation and drawings.

PCB Assembly & Soldering

• Experience with PCB assembly, micro-soldering, and electronic rework.
• Comfortable soldering under a microscope.
• Ability to work with small components, including 0402 passives and 0.5mm pitch QFN/QFP packages.
• Experience performing board modifications, including trace cuts, solder mask removal, and wire modifications.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB layouts.

Prototype Build Support

• Familiarity with prototype PCB assembly processes, including:
  • Manual and stencil-based solder paste application
  • Reflow oven, hot plate, and rework station operation
  • Prototype assembly, testing, and troubleshooting

Laboratory & Production Support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area.
• Assist with component sourcing, inventory management, and build preparation.
• Accurately document completed work and maintain high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.

Test Equipment & Safety

• Experience using electronic test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices, particularly when working with mains-powered equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wire harness assembly in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or related environments.
• IPC soldering certification.
• Experience with 3D printing and CAD software for designing fixtures, tooling, or assembly aids.
• Experience terminating and testing RJ45 connectors and Ethernet cables.