Electrical Engineering Technician

Salient Motion•Torrance, CA

2h•$40 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Salient Motion is looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, with a primary focus on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support. You'll work closely with our electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on soldering/rework experience in an electronics manufacturing, prototyping, or repair environment
Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, soldering iron, possibly BGA rework stations)
Comfortable reading schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs
Steady hands, strong attention to detail, and good manual dexterity under a microscope
Familiarity with ESD-safe handling practices
Basic understanding of electrical/electronic principles (continuity, shorts, opens, polarity)
Experience with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment

Nice To Haves

IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Experience with cable/harness assembly and crimping
Exposure to low-volume or prototype manufacturing environments (startup pace)
Familiarity with conformal coating application and rework
Basic soldering training/certification instruction experience (if we grow the team)

Responsibilities

Perform through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and micro-connectors
Execute rework and repair on PCB assemblies: component removal/replacement, trace repair, jumper wires, and conformal coating touch-up
Inspect solder joints and assemblies using microscopes and visual/AOI standards (IPC-A-610 or equivalent)
Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses
Support prototype builds and engineering change orders (ECOs), including quick-turn rework for R&D
Use hand tools, hot air rework stations, soldering irons, and reflow equipment
Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs
Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, multimeter checks, functional test fixtures) to verify repairs
Document rework performed, failure modes found, and maintain traceability records
Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow safety procedures
Collaborate with engineering to flag recurring defects or design-for-manufacturability issues