PCBA Technician

Description

Tesla Power Electronics is looking for a highly skilled Electronic Technician to build, rework and maintain repairs on PCBAs and install instrumentation and harnessing for the Power Electronics Lab. The position will include assisting with board component setup and debugging, collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to define and build equipment including design, sourcing, assembly, and creation with a primary focus on PCBA rework, mechanical fabrication, electrical wiring (high and low voltage controls/comms) and custom instrumentation setup (e.g. voltage, current, temperature, flow rate). A typical day you will be communicating with the engineering team, performing the rework requested, providing feedback on the work, and updating documentation. What You’ll Do • Soldering iron/tweezers, hot air, preheaters/ hot plate, hand tools and some power tools; populate, test and repair prototype PCBA- through hole, SMD down to 0402 and 0201 size using microscope. • Read/comprehend electronic schematics or work from written / verbal instructions using little or no formally released documentation • Familiar with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies and other standard EE lab equipment • Troubleshoot various systems using documentation, instrumentation, and input from multiple Engineering teams. • Fabricate cable harnesses- familiar with various sleeving, wire, cable and connector types, crimp tools and techniques. • Support Engineers in lab activities including clear understanding of electrical equipment for safe troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance. • Maintain organized rework tools and supplies at their work station. • Move PCBA components and boards to and from the rework station. • Other tasks upon request

Skills

PCBA, electronic, troubleshoot

Top Skills Details

PCBA,electronic,troubleshoot

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an Engineering development environment • IPC certification highly desired • Great mechanical fabrication & electrical prototyping skills (soldering, wire harness fab, harness diagram) • Strong troubleshooting skills at board component level • Safety oriented – Willing and eager to adhere to all company safety policies. • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, positive attitude, eagerness to learn, ability to change direction quickly. • Experience in Python, Linux based operating systems, LabVIEW, Modbus communication, CAN communication, basic networking is a plus.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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