EE Technician

Ford • Long Beach, CA

5d • $81,800 - $136,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

The EE Technician supports hands-on electrical and electronic lab activities, including evaluation, troubleshooting, repair, and rework of electronic assemblies and prototype systems. The role requires practical lab or technician experience and a foundation in soldering and electronics, while allowing the technician to develop proficiency in techniques beyond their current expertise. The technician follows work instructions and quality requirements, documents results, and collaborates with engineers and other technicians to resolve issues.

The position is part of Product Creation and Industrialization (PC&I), which brings together Ford’s vehicle, electric, digital, and design teams with its global manufacturing system to develop vehicles, software, and experiences across gas, hybrid, and electric platforms. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to work onsite four or more days per week.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in an electronics lab, repair, assembly, prototyping, manufacturing, or a related technician environment; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Basic working knowledge of electronics and common electronic components, with willingness to learn more advanced circuit concepts.
• Experience or demonstrated aptitude with soldering and electronic assembly rework, and ability to develop proficiency in through-hole and surface-mount work.
• Comfort using common bench equipment, especially a digital multimeter.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, interpret technical instructions, and maintain careful, accurate records.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality and safe work practices.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with judgment to ask for help when appropriate.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with oscilloscopes and hot-air rework tools.
• Experience with PCB repair, surface-mount component rework, microscopes, or electronic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with or certification in IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721; training can be developed on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and rework of electronic assemblies and lab hardware.
• Perform basic through-hole and surface-mount soldering and component replacement, escalating advanced rework when needed.
• Identify damaged components, solder joints, traces, or connections, and support appropriate repairs such as solder touch-up, bridging, and wicking when trained.
• Use lab tools including soldering irons, hot-air equipment, magnification or microscopes, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes to inspect and test assemblies.
• Read and follow schematics, datasheets, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Support setup and execution of bench tests, inspections, and functional checks; accurately record observations and results.
• Maintain an orderly and safe lab workspace and handle tools, components, and electronic assemblies with care.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians, communicate findings, and seek guidance when issues exceed current skill or authorization.
• Contribute ideas to improve lab, repair, and documentation processes.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care.
• Family-building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed