Electrical Engineering Technician

ALTEN Technology USA•Irvine, CA

18d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. JOB SUMMARY Support the Electrical Engineering team in the design, build, test, and debug of electronic systems for robotic platforms. This role focuses on hands-on electrical work including wire harness fabrication, PCB rework, and system-level debugging using professional test equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong bench skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with engineers to bring designs from prototype through production-ready states.

Requirements

IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001 certification
IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification for cable and harness assemblies
Experience with common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or FPGA-based platforms
Experience with EDA tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle) for reading board layouts
Exposure to robotic systems, motor drives, or power electronics
Experience with version-controlled documentation or PLM systems
Bench Skills: Exceptional hand soldering, crimping, and fine-pitch rework ability
Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits, power distribution, and signal integrity fundamentals
Attention to Detail: Produces consistent, high-quality work with minimal rework; catches errors before they propagate
Problem-Solving: Methodical approach to debugging — isolates variables, tests hypotheses, and documents findings
Communication: Clearly conveys technical information to engineers and peers, both verbally and in writing Adaptability:
Comfortable shifting between harness builds, board rework, and debug tasks as priorities change
Teamwork: Works effectively under engineering direction while proactively flagging issues and suggesting improvements
Organization: Keeps workbench, tools, and documentation orderly; manages multiple tasks without dropping detail

Responsibilities

Build, route, and install custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies from engineering drawings and schematics
Perform crimping, soldering, and connector termination to IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
Select appropriate wire gauges, connectors, and sleeving materials based on application requirements
Conduct continuity and hi-pot testing on completed harnesses before integration
Perform basic PCB rework including component removal, replacement, and soldering of through-hole and surface mount components
Execute board-level modifications (jumper wires, trace cuts, component swaps) per engineering change orders
Inspect solder joints and rework quality using magnification tools; maintain IPC-A-610 acceptability standards
Assist with PCB bring-up and initial power-on testing of new board revisions
Operate oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and signal generators to capture and analyze electrical signals
Perform system-level and board-level debug to isolate faults in power, signal, and communication circuits Interpret schematics, block diagrams, and datasheets to support troubleshooting efforts
Document findings, failure modes, and root causes; communicate results clearly to the engineering team
Maintain accurate build logs, test records, and rework documentation
Create and update work instructions and procedures for recurring assembly and test tasks
Track materials, components, and consumables usage; flag inventory needs to the engineering team
Support the development of test fixtures and jigs as needed
Work closely with electrical engineers to understand design intent and provide build feedback Participate in design reviews by offering manufacturability and serviceability input from a hands-on perspective
Coordinate with mechanical and software teams during system integration and testing
Escalate issues and blockers promptly with clear technical detail