Job Title: Engineering Technician 2
Location: Fremont, CA
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Semiconductor
Compensation: $36.25/ hour
About the Opportunity:
Join a dynamic Electrical Engineering Lab supporting the development of advanced semiconductor equipment and technologies. In this hands-on role, you'll manage sophisticated test equipment, perform PCB and cable assembly rework, support engineering experiments, and help maintain a world-class laboratory environment that enables innovation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled electronics professional who enjoys troubleshooting, fabrication, testing, and working alongside experienced engineers in a highly collaborative setting.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Work in a well-equipped engineering lab with access to advanced diagnostic and fabrication tools
- Collaborate with a highly respected engineering team focused on innovation and problem-solving
- Enjoy a high degree of ownership and autonomy in managing daily priorities
- Gain exposure to a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and semiconductor technologies
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers a unique combination of electronics troubleshooting, laboratory operations, prototype development, and engineering support. You'll be directly involved in developing and validating next-generation semiconductor technologies while expanding your technical expertise.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Manage calibration schedules and asset tracking for hundreds of pieces of electrical test equipment
- Coordinate equipment repairs and service with external vendors and internal engineering teams
- Maintain laboratory organization, safety, equipment inventories, and tool availability
- Perform PCB rework including through-hole and surface mount soldering, jumper wire installation, and documentation of modifications
- Troubleshoot printed circuit boards using schematics and diagnostic equipment
- Build, modify, and repair electrical cable assemblies and wire harnesses
- Assemble and modify prototype electrical enclosures, fixtures, and engineering test hardware
- Support engineering experiments, thermal and humidity testing, component cycling, and test fixture development
- Manage equipment check-in/check-out processes and laboratory logistics
- Research components, tools, datasheets, and solutions to support engineering activities
What You'll Bring:
- Associate degree in Electronics or related technical field, or equivalent military electronics experience
- 2+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, electronics manufacturing, or related industry
- 2+ years of experience building and modifying cable assemblies and wire harnesses
- 2+ years of experience performing PCB troubleshooting and rework at the component level
- 2+ years of experience using electronic diagnostic equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, DVMs, and power meters
What Sets You Apart:
- Experience with cable and harness assemblies using Harting, Molex, CPC, Ferrules, Ring Lugs, DSUB, and related connector systems
- Experience with single-phase and three-phase 208V/480V AC wiring, contactors, and circuit protection systems
- Familiarity with RF coaxial cable assemblies and RF connectors
- Experience fabricating engineering prototypes and modifying enclosures using drilling, cutting, bending, and sheet metal fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of LabVIEW programming, RFID asset tracking systems, thermal chambers, and 3D printing
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Curiosity and passion for electro-mechanical systems and continuous improvement
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and computer-based documentation tools
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
- Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs
- Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
