Engineering Technician - Electronics

Key Responsibilities

• Seeking Engineering Technicians - Electronics to support engineering, product validation, laboratory operations, troubleshooting, and new product introduction activities at its Los Angeles facility.

• This is a hands-on technical role supporting RF, digital, and electronic hardware development in a laboratory and engineering environment.

• Electronics Testing & Validation

• Execute functional, parametric, and performance testing on electronic and RF products

• Support environmental qualification testing including:

  • Thermal cycling

  • Humidity testing

  • Shock testing

  • Vibration testing

• Configure test setups and monitor equipment during testing activities

• Troubleshooting & Hardware Support

• Assist engineers with component-level, board-level, and system-level troubleshooting

• Read and interpret:

  • Electrical schematics

  • PCB layouts

  • Assembly drawings

  • Mechanical drawings

  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)

• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations

• Laboratory Operations:

  • Perform precision soldering, rework, and component replacement

  • Build test fixtures, cables, and wire harnesses

  • Support prototype assembly and validation activities

  • Maintain ESD-compliant laboratory practices

• Documentation & Reporting:

  • Record and organize test results

  • Prepare technical reports and failure analysis documentation

  • Maintain engineering records and laboratory logs

  • Assist with creation of SOPs and work instructions

• Manufacturing & NPI Support:

  • Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI)

  • Validate assemblies and test configurations before transfer to manufacturing

  • Support production readiness activities

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of electronics, hardware, or RF support experience; OR

• Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR

• Equivalent military electronics training and hands-on hardware experience

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

• Experience troubleshooting electronic assemblies and hardware systems

• Hands-on soldering and rework experience

• Experience using:

  • Digital Multimeters

  • Oscilloscopes

  • Power Supplies

  • Electronic Test Equipment

• Understanding of electronic components, PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical assemblies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Must be able to:

  • Lift up to 25 pounds

  • Bend, reach, kneel, and squat

  • Move throughout laboratory environments

  • Work safely around electronic equipment and test stations

Certification Requirements:

• IPC Certification required

• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001

Preferred Qualifications

• RF electronics experience

• Product validation or laboratory testing experience

• Experience in an R&D, engineering lab, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with:

  • Spectrum Analyzers

  • Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)

  • Signal Generators

  • Environmental testing

• Experience with Python, LabVIEW, or basic test automation

• Familiarity with IPC, JEDEC, MIL-STD, or related standards

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

LA County Fair Chance Ordinance:

Background Check: In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable law. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Synectics will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities