Electrical Lab Assistant Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

Description

Electronics Technician Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Electronics Technician to support engineering and testing activities. This role involves electronic component repair, troubleshooting, test equipment operation, harness fabrication, mechanical assembly, and documentation of test assets and controllers. Key Responsibilities Solder and replace small electronic components, including surface-mount devices (0805, 0402, and similar packages). Perform hot air rework and reflow repairs, including IC replacement. Assist engineers in diagnosing and root-causing failed electrical components and assemblies. Operate bench lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, load boxes, and flash/programming tools. Design, build, and repair wire harnesses as required. Build and maintain test boxes, breakout boards, and other test fixtures. Assemble and disassemble electronic controllers using common hand tools. Manage multiple controllers and projects simultaneously while maintaining accurate status documentation. Follow established quality, safety, and testing procedures.

Skills

Electronics, Soldering, hot air reflow, IC replacement, root cause failure analysis, bench lab equipment, power supplies, oscilloscope, load boxes, flash tools, wireharness, build test boxes, breakout boards, documnentation, Assembly, Electrical, Troubleshooting, Pcb, Test equipment, schematic, PCB inspections

Top Skills Details

Electronics,Soldering,hot air reflow,IC replacement,root cause failure analysis,bench lab equipment,power supplies,oscilloscope,load boxes,flash tools,wireharness,build test boxes,breakout boards,documnentation,Assembly,Electrical,Troubleshooting,Pcb,Tes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Technical responsibilities (preferred) • Can follow Schematic Markup • Printed circuit board (PCB) check out and visual inspections

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MI.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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