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Electronics Lab Technician

Hydrogen Group, Palo Alto, CA, United States


Location:

Palo Alto (100% Onsite)

Contract Length:

5 months

Pay Range:

$30.50 - $35.50 per hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirement:

Must pass MVR check

Job Overview
In this role, you will support reliability and manufacturing testing of advanced electrical hardware systems, including ADAS (Level 3+), telematics, infotainment, battery management, and electronic control units (ECUs). The team develops custom automated test solutions incorporating internal software, firmware, data platforms, and electromechanical systems. These solutions are deployed across internal facilities, external labs, and manufacturing environments.

You will work closely with engineering leads to execute testing, analyze data, build prototype units, update schematics, and troubleshoot technical issues.

Key Responsibilities

Operate software interfaces to run test equipment during hardware bring-up

Validate system functionality using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, multimeters)

Calibrate and set up thermal and vibration test chambers

Troubleshoot and document failures related to devices under test (DUT), test equipment, and harnesses

Perform circuit board modifications (soldering, de-soldering, component rework)

Support commissioning and deployment of new test systems

Top Skills

Experience operating hardware test systems via software interfaces

Calibration and setup of environmental testing equipment

Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

Qualifications

Technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience in electronics testing

Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation

5+ years of experience with automated test equipment (ATE) or industrial automation systems

Experience with soldering and circuit board rework

Familiarity with lab testing tools and procedures

Comfortable using spreadsheets, documents, and presentation software

Ability to lift and move test equipment

Proactive, hands‑on problem-solving mindset

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