Electro-Optical Technician
$55,000–$75,000 year
On-siteSanta Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct board-level rework, repairs, and fine-pitch soldering on electro-optical hardware using microscope-based inspection. Execute electrical tests, troubleshoot analog and digital circuits with oscilloscopes and DMMs, and support first-power-on bring-up for prototype and production circuit assemblies. Install detector boards, laser electronics, and fiber assemblies while documenting findings and assisting with root-cause investigations for build failures. Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to transition repeatable processes into production. Requires 3+ years of hands-on electronics experience and strong troubleshooting discipline. Base salary range is $55K to $75K. Located in Santa Clara, CA.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical certificate, military electronics training, or equivalent hands-on experience in electronics, electro-mechanical assembly, test, or related technical work
- Typically 3+ years of hands-on experience with PCB rework, electronics troubleshooting, board bring-up, prototype builds, test, or electro-optical hardware support
- Demonstrated ability to read schematics, follow assembly drawings and test procedures, identify component-level issues, and work safely around powered electronics
- Strong soldering and rework skills, including surface-mount components, fine-pitch devices, connectors, wires, and microscope-based inspection
- Practical experience using DMMs, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, signal generators, electronic loads, microscopes, hand tools, and basic lab equipment
- Strong troubleshooting discipline, including the ability to isolate problems, compare against expected behavior, document observations, and escalate findings clearly
- Good communication, organization, and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, technicians, manufacturing, and quality teams
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting prototype builds, pilot builds, ECO implementation, manufacturing transfer, or early production troubleshooting
- Experience with analog circuits, low-noise electronics, photodetectors, laser driver electronics, ADC/DAC circuits, sensors, or precision instrumentation
- Experience with optical assembly, fiber handling, lens or mirror alignment, adhesive bonding, clean handling, CRDS instruments, or laser-based spectroscopy systems
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