Electrical Hardware Engineers

Trillium Professional has a long-term opportunity in Foster City, CA for a Technician, Hardware Engineering. In this role, your work ranges from urgent one-off tasks such as soldering down breakout wires on a PCBA to complex, ongoing projects such as assembling and supporting development of an ECU test setup built into a full-sized server rack. We're looking for candidates with technical experience working on electrical subsystems that have an eagerness to learn and grow their skillset. As a Technician, Hardware Engineering you'll:

• Provide cable harness and test setup assembly, modifications, testing, and documentation.
• Soldering and PCBA reworks; wires (00 AWG to 35 AWG), SMD chips (0201+), and ICs (QFN and BGA).
• Provide test support, including test preparation, execution, data collection, and documentation.
• Assist in managing the inventory of equipment/consumables and guide proper use and selection.
• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment and contribute to lab improvements.

If interested, please apply today! Requirements:

• 6+ years of prior experience: Assembling, testing, and repairing PCBAs and cable harnesses
• Reading electrical schematics, circuit board files, BOMs, and engineering drawings
• Experience with EE lab equipment (e.g., soldering irons, digital multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Experience with hardware tools (e.g., crimpers, wire strippers/cutters, torque drivers, calipers, power drills, etc.)
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher in electrical/electronics/mechanical technology or equivalent
• Any of the following certifications: IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721
• Automotive industry experience, such as ECU assembly/testing, knowledge of SAE standards, etc.
• Experience in the following: Working directly with external vendors for lab equipment procurement and/or calibration Conducting failure analysis, providing feedback, and delivering informative documentation Shock, vibration, thermal, and/or IP test experience Familiarity with Linux command line and/or Python

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.