We are a San Jose engineering and technical staffing agency specializing in recruiting Electronics Test Technicians for companies that fall into the consumer electronics industries.
Our client is an innovative leader in the consumer electronics and high-speed connectivity industry, providing automated test solutions, validation systems, and advanced engineering services to some of the world’s top hardware manufacturers. Their mission is to enable next-generation USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, PCI Express, and Ethernet technologies through precision testing, robust product validation, and reliable system integration.
With a reputation for technical excellence, this company designs and delivers customized test fixtures, automated test equipment (ATE), and signal integrity analysis systems used by hardware developers to qualify, validate, and certify their devices. They operate at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software engineering, supporting industries ranging from consumer electronics and semiconductors to telecommunications and computing hardware.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform functional, performance, and compliance testing of high-speed electronic assemblies, PCBs, and integrated systems in accordance with established test protocols.
- Set up and operate automated test equipment (ATE), oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, function generators, power meters, and logic analyzers.
- Conduct signal integrity, continuity, and timing tests to verify the performance of USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, and PCIe interfaces.
- Support RF, analog, and digital circuit validation, including impedance measurement, eye diagram analysis, and jitter tolerance testing.
- Build, modify, and troubleshoot test fixtures, harnesses, and prototype circuits for product validation and reliability testing.
- Interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and wiring diagrams to identify test points and debug complex electronic circuits.
- Execute automated test scripts using LabVIEW, Python, or TestStand, and assist in test automation development when required.
- Document test results in accordance with ISO 9001 and IEC compliance standards, generating detailed reports for engineering review.
- Collaborate with design engineers, firmware developers, and quality teams to ensure test accuracy, repeatability, and traceability.
- Maintain calibration logs and ensure test instrumentation complies with ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory standards.
- Support Failure Analysis (FA) and Root Cause Investigation (RCI) on failed devices, providing technical data and recommendations.
- Participate in engineering design reviews, offering feedback from a testing and validation perspective.
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
- Relevant certifications such as IPC-7711/7721 (Rework & Repair), IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), or CompTIA Electronics Technician (CET) certification are advantageous.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in electronics testing, validation, or failure analysis within the consumer electronics, communications, or semiconductor industries.
- Strong understanding of high-speed serial bus technologies such as USB 3.x/4, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, and PCI Express.
- Proficiency with test equipment including digital oscilloscopes (Tektronix, Keysight, or Rohde & Schwarz), signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, DMMs, and LCR meters.
- Demonstrated experience with automated test environments (ATE) and scripting languages such as LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, or MATLAB.
- Ability to analyze waveforms, interpret eye diagrams, and identify signal degradation or EMI/EMC issues.
- Solid grasp of analog and digital electronics, microcontroller-based circuits, and power regulation systems.
- Knowledge of IPC, ISO, IEC, and JEDEC standards applicable to electronic test and validation environments.
- Experience in ESD-safe environments, including component handling, grounding, and static protection procedures.
- Competent in soldering and rework of through-hole and SMT components under microscope using hot-air or reflow equipment.
- Excellent data documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs, and datasheets.
- Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and Six Sigma methodologies a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with hardware validation or compliance testing labs for consumer electronics, IoT devices, or embedded systems.
- Exposure to automated test systems (ATS) used in production line validation and regression testing.
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI testing, thermal cycling, and environmental stress screening (ESS) procedures.
- Familiarity with CAD and EDA tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or Mentor Graphics for reviewing PCB layouts.
- Hands-on experience with firmware flashing, debugging interfaces (JTAG, UART, SPI, I²C), and hardware bring-up procedures.
- Understanding of ISO 26262, IEC 60601, and FCC Part 15 standards for consumer and medical electronics (a plus).
- Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams under Agile development frameworks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with R&D engineers, test automation teams, and product managers in fast-paced environments.
