Engineering Technician I

Position: Engineering Technician I

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

Description:

Engineering Technician – Electronics

Silvus Technologies | Los Angeles, CA | Onsite

Position Overview

Silvus Technologies (a Client Solutions company) is seeking Engineering Technicians – Electronics to support engineering, product validation, laboratory operations, troubleshooting, and new product introduction activities at its Los Angeles facility.

These are temp-to-hire opportunities with an initial assignment duration of 12 months, with the potential for extension or conversion based on performance and business needs.

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

Assignment Details

· Location: 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (100% onsite)

· Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

· Assignment Duration: 12 months to start

· Conversion Potential: Yes, based on performance and business needs

Key Responsibilities

Electronics Testing & Validation

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

· Support environmental qualification testing including:

o Thermal cycling

o Humidity testing

o Shock testing

o 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:

o Electrical schematics

o PCB layouts

o Assembly drawings

o Mechanical drawings

o 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

Education & Experience

One of the following:

· 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

Technical Requirements

· 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:

o Digital Multimeters

o Oscilloscopes

o Power Supplies

o Electronic Test Equipment

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

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Certification Requirements

· IPC Certification required

o IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001

Note: The hiring team may review this requirement if candidate availability becomes limited.

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:

o Spectrum Analyzers

o Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs)

o Signal Generators

o Environmental testing

· Experience with Python, LabVIEW, or basic test automation

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

Physical Requirements

Candidates 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

Supplier Submission Guidance

Please highlight the following on candidate resumes and summaries:

IPC Certifications (required)
Electronics troubleshooting experience
Test equipment used (oscilloscopes, DMMs, RF equipment, etc.)
Experience reading schematics and PCB drawings
R&D, engineering lab, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense experience
Confirmation candidate is a U.S. Person (ITAR eligible)