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Engineering Technician – Electronics

Silvus Technologies
Location
Irvine
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High School Diploma or GED with 5 years of direct electronics or RF hardware support experience
  • Proven capability to read, interpret, and navigate complex electrical schematics, PCB layout prints, assembly drawings, mechanical drawings, and multi-tier Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Exceptional hands-on skills with mechanical assembly and soldering, including the ability to reliably replace fine-pitch ICs, QFNs, and passive components under a laboratory microscope
  • Knowledge of hand assembly tools and common screw types
  • Possess an understanding of component sizes/packages and wire gauges
  • Strong familiarity with the fundamental operation of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, variable power supplies, and electronic loads
Nice to have
  • Associates degree in Electronics Engineering Technology (ASET) or a related technical field
  • Basic knowledge of digital electronics systems and RF system design
  • Working knowledge of thermal interface materials, gaskets, thread locker, and conformal coating
  • Familiarity with environmental and reliability standards (e.g. IP, IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD)
  • Ability to manage priorities across several projects and operate with a high level of independence
What the job really is

The Engineering Technician – Electronics at Silvus Technologies will engage in hands-on laboratory work, conducting product qualification and environmental stress tests, and assisting design engineers with debugging. The role involves working closely with manufacturing teams to facilitate new product introductions and maintaining a safe and organized lab environment.

Things to weigh
  • Position is 100% onsite, which may not suit all candidates
  • No specific salary mentioned, only a range provided
  • Job involves physical tasks such as lifting and moving in the lab
  • Candidates must pass a background check and drug test as part of employment
Job score2.4/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value3/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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