Lab Support Technician

TrellisWare Technologies•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TrellisWare is seeking an onsite Lab Support Technician to support engineers with rework, SMT component removal and installation, prototyping, and custom fabrication. The role delivers clean, consistent, and reliable results that enhance product performance and customer satisfaction. The technician supports the Engineering Team and contributes to team cohesion, professional development, and the company’s focus on excellence, innovation, and empowering people.

Requirements

At least five years of applicable technician experience.
Advanced or specialist-level skills in electricity and electronics, soldering techniques, fine-pitch CCA and SMT rework, and troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical engineering systems down to the component level.
Strong mechanical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail and patience when working with small, meticulous, and complex components.
Experience with solder reflow processes and equipment.
Technical documentation skills and proficiency with PC office applications.
Ability to explain technical jargon in layman’s terms.
Ability to work independently without supervision and seek additional input or clarification when instructions are incomplete or ambiguous.
Solid customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain trust and respect with internal and external customers.
Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, initiative, proactive work ethic, and prioritization skills.
Sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills, effective execution, and decision-making.
Ability to champion change and promote innovation.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, hand and finger use, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing; extended periods of sitting; and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Current IPC certification(s), with J-STD-001 and/or IPC-7711/7721 preferred.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and alter electronic and mechanical components and perform other requested technical work.
Repair and modify electronic and mechanical assemblies.
Remove, install, and reflow a variety of BGA components.
Remove, replace, and install SMT components as small as 0201.
Respond promptly to program support needs, including prototype repairs, last-minute assembly corrections, and component testing.
Modify hardware boards by cutting traces, changing parts, and running fine wiring to improve performance or enable testing.
Assist with troubleshooting and debugging electronic components.
Suggest improvements to product design and implementation approaches for electronic and mechanical components.
Follow all safety procedures during lab work.
Build relationships with team members based on trust and respect.
Perform other duties as assigned.