Repair Depot Technician

TDK-Lambda Americas•Chula Vista, CA

7h•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a hands-on Repair Depot Electronic Technician who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and working with electronic equipment. In this role, you'll inspect, diagnose, repair, and test AC/DC power supplies and other electronic products. You'll work at both the component and system level, using schematics and electronic test equipment to identify failures and ensure repaired products meet TDK's quality, safety, and performance standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience repairing power supplies, electronic assemblies, industrial equipment, or similar products.
Strong understanding of analog electronics and AC/DC circuits.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Hands-on soldering, desoldering, and electronic rework experience.
Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail with the ability to follow documented repair and safety procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate or associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Experience with switching or industrial power supplies and other power-conversion equipment.
IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or similar electronics/soldering certification.
Experience with high-voltage troubleshooting and electrical safety procedures.
Familiarity with automated test equipment, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, and power analyzers.
Experience with root-cause analysis and component-level failure analysis.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming power supplies and electronic equipment for defects and signs of failure.
Troubleshoot electronic failures at the component, circuit-board, subassembly, and system levels.
Diagnose issues using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, AC power sources, and other test equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and technical documentation.
Repair or replace electronic components including capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, MOSFETs, transformers, relays, connectors, fans, fuses, and circuit boards.
Perform soldering, desoldering, electronic rework, wire termination, and mechanical repairs.
Test repaired products to verify performance, safety, and quality.
Document repairs, test results, parts usage, and failure-analysis findings.
Identify recurring failures and communicate findings with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
Follow ESD controls, calibration requirements, safety procedures, and established quality standards.
Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce repair time, repeat failures, and material waste.