Engineering Technician - Electrical

Tempo • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Tempo is seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Electronics Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex electronic systems, with a specialized focus on high power and high voltage equipment. You will work closely with our engineering team to ensure the reliability and safety of high-voltage components, power supplies, inverters, and related industrial control systems.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent military technical training (e.g., Navy Nuclear, Avionics).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, testing, or maintenance, with at least 2 years specifically working with high power (>10kW) or high voltage (>600V) systems.
• Proficiency in using advanced electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, megohmmeters (meggers), hi-pot testers, and power analyzers.
• Strong understanding of power conversion topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC).
• Ability to solder to IPC-J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high voltage safety practices, OSHA electrical safety standards, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Clear, direct communication
• Low-ego helpfulness
• Intellectual curiosity
• Business awareness
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Accountability

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex testing, calibration, and validation of high power electronic systems and high voltage circuitry.
• Diagnose malfunctions down to the component level in power electronics, switchgear, transformers, motor drives, and energy storage systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to assemble and install high voltage panels and subsystems.
• Strictly adhere to all electrical safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, arc flash safety, and NFPA 70E standards.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on high voltage test fixtures and production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate logs of testing data, repair histories, and equipment performance metrics.
• Draft technical reports summarizing failure analysis.
• Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers to prototype new power systems, suggesting design improvements based on field testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree