Job Title: Hardware Technician
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Location: Mountain View, CA
Job Description:
Hardware/Manual technician, soldering, testing, repair
SQL
System Integration Testing
What you should have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in EE/ME or a related field preferred. Associate's degree in EE/ME, or a related field, or equivalent experience, will be considered.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in basic engineering principles, testing methodologies, data collection, and technical documentation. Experience with electronics assembly and rework, including soldering techniques (through-hole and surface mount), component identification and selection, and adherence to IPC standards. Proficiency with the following EE/RF lab equipment:
- o Oscilloscopes (use, probes, scales, waveforms)
- o Spectrum analyzers (measure power, frequency, emissions)
- o Protocol analyzers (decode digital communication protocols)
- Software Skills: Proficiency in G Suite applications (e.g., Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) for document creation, collaboration, and data analysis. Experience with data manipulation and querying from relational databases using a popular SQL language (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Familiarity with Python programming for scripting and automation tasks. Experience using Google Colab for cloud-based Python development is a plus.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues. Independently diagnose and resolve a wide range of technical problems but collaborate effectively with senior engineers and seek guidance when necessary for complex issues.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with team members, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, maintaining flexibility and a willingness to learn.
It would be great if you also had these:
- Familiarity with RF technologies, specifically BLE, LTE, and RFID.
- Experience with reliability testing, product qualification and certifications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Help desk: 1 year (Preferred)
- Windows: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mountain View, CA 94035 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mountain View, CA 94035: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person