Engineering Technician at Second Order Effects

El Segundo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Automation, Biomedical, Green EnergyIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with some application of technical skills outside of the classroom (e.g., laboratory, research, extracurricular project teams, volunteering, personal projects, or internships) plus Associate's/Bachelor's Degree or Trade School certification
OR 5+ years of experience in a professional or Military technical role (submit Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) document if applicable)
Expertise with testing electronic systems and familiarity with environmental test systems
Experience with soldering surface mount (SMT) and through hole components down to 0201 package size
Proficiency in constructing flight quality wire harnesses
Ability to read, understand, and edit technical drawings & reports and identify trends in failure modes
Proficiency in creating process, technical instructions, and documentation for engineering systems
Experience with manufacturing processes (e.g., PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing)

Responsibilities

Translate detailed technical specifications into manufacturable hardware and scalable processes
Support the full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through Final Assembly Test and Pack Out (FATP), including bring-up activities and production scaling
Inspect, solder, and assemble PCBAs, wiring harnesses, electro-mechanical systems, and electronic components, ensuring compliance with quality and traceability requirements
Conduct quality control inspections, create manufacturing documentation, and manage material tracking systems, logistics, and inventory flow
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment (tools, oscilloscopes, power supplies, E-loads, etc.) while cultivating safe work practices
Perform secondary operations, reworks, and repairs as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PrototypingTestingDFMDFALow Volume ProductionDesign ModificationQuality StandardsReliability AssuranceAnalytical Problem Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What kind of projects will I work on as an Engineering Technician?

You will partner with engineering teams to design and prototype innovative solutions, bridging the gap between engineering and hands-on execution, including prototyping, low volume production, modifying designs, and testing.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include translating technical specifications into manufacturable hardware, supporting the full product lifecycle from NPI through FATP, assembling PCBAs and components, conducting quality inspections, managing inventory, maintaining lab equipment, and performing reworks.

Where are the company offices located?

The company has offices in El Segundo, California, and Redmond, Washington.

What is the company culture like?

The company empowers others, builds the right thing, leads with curiosity, and owns the outcome. The Technical Operations team is multidisciplinary, takes ownership of hardware from prototype to production, and advises on quality standards, DFM, and DFA.

What skills or qualities make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have tenacious analytical problem-solving skills, a passion for taking ownership of tasks through completion, and experience that can help build capabilities through mentoring and process improvements.

Second Order Effects

Engineering solutions for 3D printing and circuits

About Second Order Effects

SoEffects.com specializes in providing advanced engineering solutions across various industries, focusing on optimizing 3D printing processes, metal sintering, and designing both analog and digital circuits. Their services include creating automated test systems for electromechanical products, custom sensor and transducer design, and digital signal processing (DSP). By utilizing their expertise in PCB layout design and FPGA configuration, they help clients enhance product performance and lower costs. Unlike many competitors, SoEffects.com emphasizes tailored solutions that meet specific client needs, ensuring high-quality results that deliver significant value. The company's goal is to become the leading engineering firm globally by fostering creativity and problem-solving within their team, while promoting collaboration and continuous improvement.

El Segundo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Hardware, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

51-200Employees