Engineering Technician III

Akkodis is seeking an Engineering Technician for a 10-month contract with a client in Mountain View, CA.

Duration: 10 Months

Location - Mountain View, CA. (Onsite)

Pay Range: $60 – $62 per hour on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Role Summary

The Engineering Technician III, ECU Hardware (Contract) supports hardware development, validation, and test operations by building, modifying, and troubleshooting electronic assemblies and lab infrastructure. This role requires hands-on electronics assembly skills, strong documentation discipline, and the ability to safely set up and operate common bench and rack-based test equipment.

Role Responsibilities

Electronics Assembly & Rework 25%

• Perform surface-mount and through-hole soldering for prototypes, rework, and repairs

• Handle component removal/replacement, touch-up, and basic rework tasks

• Assemble ECUs into housings and enclosures, including mechanical assembly, connector fitment, fastening, and torque discipline

• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and build documentation to execute assembly accurately

Wiring, Harnessing & Integration 25%

• Build and validate wire harnesses (crimping, pinning/depinning, labeling, strain relief)

• Perform continuity checks and basic harness documentation

• Route, label, and manage cables according to diagrams and integration requirements

• Support ECU and system-level integration activities

Test Setup, Instrumentation & Debug Support 25%

• Set up and connect test equipment to devices under test (power supplies, electronic loads, DAQ, CAN/LIN interfaces, scopes, meters, environmental chambers)

• Assemble test racks from diagrams and instructions (DIN rail components, grounding, terminal blocks, cable management)

• Use digital multimeters for voltage/current/resistance/continuity/diode checks

• Operate oscilloscopes for basic signal integrity checks and debugging

• Support structured troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and connectivity issues

Lab Operations, Safety & Documentation 25%

• Maintain a safe and organized lab environment (ESD controls, tool calibration awareness, inventory tracking, cleanliness)

• Document builds, rework, deviations, and test setups

• Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve build clarity, documentation quality, and repeatability

Skills

• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work

• Critical thinking skills

• Thoughtful problem solving

• Strong communication - verbal and written

• Time management

Required:

• Surface mount soldering capability (hand soldering; ability to work with fine pitch components is a plus).

• Wire harness building (crimping, connectors, continuity verification, labeling).

• Proficiency using a multimeter; ability to interpret measurements and troubleshoot.

• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Experience assembling electronics into enclosures/housings and following mechanical assembly instructions.

• Comfort connecting and configuring lab test equipment safely and correctly.

• Ability to build/assemble test racks from diagrams and follow standardized wiring/labeling practices.

Desired:

• Oscilloscope use for basic debugging (triggering, probes, measuring frequency/duty cycle/rise time, noise observations).

• Rework skills (hot air rework, solder wick, component removal, pad repair) and IPC familiarity (IPC-A-610/IPC J-STD-001 exposure).

• Experience with automotive electronics labs (ECU validation, CAN/LIN, power cycling, load simulation, bench-top HIL elements).

• Experience with common connector systems (e.g., Molex/TE/Deutsch) and crimp tool calibration practices.

• Basic mechanical fabrication skills (drilling, tapping, panel mounting) and rack layout discipline.

Years of Relevant Experience:

5 years of lab technician or electronics assembly experience.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; AA/AS in Electronics Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience).

Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Work Flexibility:

• Lab environment with ESD requirements; occasional work around powered systems.

• May require occasional after-hours support for critical test events

• Ability to lift/move typical lab equipment and work at a bench/rack for extended periods

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance