Electronics Engineering Technician

Panthalassa • Portland, OR

5d • $35 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Panthalassa is harnessing the power of the open ocean to generate clean energy. As an Electronics Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for building, reworking, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the electrical hardware for our core technology, the node. This hands-on role involves working with circuit card assemblies, cable harnesses, sensors, microcontrollers, and power systems. You will be expected to build hardware carefully, identify problems early, document your findings, and help engineers ensure reliable systems for field deployment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience building, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting printed circuit board assemblies using through-hole and surface-mount components.
• 3+ years of experience working as an engineering technician or in an equivalent hands-on electronics role.
• Experience working safely with high-voltage electronics.
• Experience fabricating and repairing cable assemblies.
• Experience with environmental qualification and testing of electronic hardware.
• Strong working knowledge of electronics fabrication and test equipment, including soldering irons, hot-air rework stations, reflow equipment, optical microscopes, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, adjustable power supplies, and common hand tools.
• Knowledge of electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and the ability to follow detailed work instructions with precision.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with engineers, technicians, and other team members.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to remain on your feet for up to eight hours per day and occasionally lift objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Must be comfortable occasionally working in elevated areas, including on ladders and platforms, while using appropriate safety equipment.
• Must follow site safety policies, procedures, and ESD requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience assembling or servicing electronics intended for marine, outdoor, industrial, aerospace, or other harsh environments.
• Experience with board bring-up, fault isolation, and systematic troubleshooting of mixed analog and digital systems.
• Experience integrating sensors, embedded controllers, power electronics, or data-acquisition hardware into larger electromechanical systems.
• Experience creating or improving electronics work instructions, test procedures, component storage systems, or inventory processes.
• Comfort working in a rapid-prototyping environment where hardware changes frequently and careful documentation matters.

Responsibilities

• Build, rework, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot analog and digital electronics, including through-hole and surface-mount circuit card assemblies.
• Assemble depth-rated enclosures, bulkhead panel wiring, cable harnesses, sensors, microcontrollers, and power systems into integrated power and data networks.
• Perform high-skill soldering, component replacement, board bring-up, and low-volume circuit board assembly and rework.
• Test and inspect externally built PCBs and sensor systems before they enter inventory, identifying and documenting defects or performance issues.
• Support electrical and software engineers with hardware integration, initial flashing, provisioning, and troubleshooting of microcontroller and IoT systems.
• Assist with maintaining the organization and day-to-day readiness of electronics work areas, including component storage, labeling, inventory organization, tooling, and supplies.
• Prepare and kit electronic hardware, tools, and spare components for off-site operations in remote locations.
• Create and maintain clear records, work instructions, test results, and inventory information using databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation tools.

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $35–$42 per hour.
• Equity in the company.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Health insurance. The company pays 100% of the premium for a Gold-level PPO plan for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Dental insurance. The company pays 100% of the premium for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Vision insurance. The company pays 100% of the premium for full-time employees, their partners, and dependents.
• Disability insurance. The company pays 100% of the premium for a policy that provides long-term financial support if you become disabled.
• The ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including a 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA.
• Relocation assistance to support your move to Portland, if needed.

What This Job Offers

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