Lab Technician - PCBA/Cable Harness

ALTEN Technology USA • North Reading, MA

2d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that supports clients across sectors including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and rail. As a Lab Technician - PCBA/Cable Harness, you will perform hands-on rework and repair of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including through-hole and surface-mount components, and modify and repair cable and wire harnesses in accordance with engineering documentation and quality standards. You will inspect assemblies and reworked hardware, support engineering teams with prototype builds and troubleshooting, testing, and validation, and document repairs and test results. The role uses laboratory and electronics equipment to support product development and debugging.

The stated salary range is $80,000-$110,000. The actual salary offered depends on factors including location and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. ALTEN USA is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor.

Requirements

• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, or engineering support environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and data collection processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting robotic systems, automation equipment, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience performing PCBA rework, including component removal and replacement on through-hole and surface-mount assemblies.
• Experience with cable and wire harness assembly, modification, repair, and rework.
• Familiarity with soldering techniques, connector termination, crimping, and wiring best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and engineering change documentation.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, continuity testers, and other electronics troubleshooting equipment.
• Knowledge of IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on rework and repair of PCBAs, including through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) components.
• Modify and repair cable and wire harnesses, including connector replacement and re-termination, in accordance with engineering documentation and quality standards.
• Inspect solder joints, wiring assemblies, and reworked hardware for compliance with workmanship requirements and product specifications.
• Support engineering teams with prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and validation activities.
• Document rework activities, repairs, and test results, and maintain accurate lab records.
• Use hand tools, soldering equipment, microscopes, multimeters, and other laboratory test equipment for product development and debugging.

What This Job Offers

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