Department: Fabrication
Reports To: Quality Manager
Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week]
Shift Hours: First 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Hourly Rate: $18 - $25 based on experience
Position Description:
We are looking for a motivate and detail-oriented PCB Electrical Test Technician to join our manufacturing team at Hughes Circuits Inc. In this role, you will be responsible for creating test programs, performing flying-probe electrical testing, verifying results, and conducting TDR impedance measurements on printed circuit boards. This position is ideal for someone interested in developing technical skills within the PCB manufacturing industry. No prior experience is required, and complete training will be provided.
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain electrical test programs for printed circuit boards
- Set up and operate flying-probe electrical test equipment
- Perform electrical testing of PCBs and verify test results against customer requirements and specifications
- Conduct TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) impedance measurements and document results
- Review test data and identify potential electrical or manufacturing issues
- Troubleshoot test failures and work with Engineering and Production teams to resolve issues
- Maintain accurate test records, documentation, and job information
- Follow established testing procedures, quality standards, and company policies
- Assist with process improvement initiatives to improve testing accuracy, quality, and efficiency
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Perform other assigned duties as required
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to read and interpret prints, travelers, and technical documentation
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to learn and work with technical equipment and software
- No prior PCB electrical testing experience required; complete training will be provided
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or electrical testing
- Familiarity with PCB manufacturing processes and workflows
- Experience with CAM software or other manufacturing-related software
- Basic understanding of electronic circuits, electrical testing, or PCB design
- Experience using test equipment or interpreting electrical test data
Other Skills and Cultural Fit
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
- Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to take constructive feedback and apply it to enhance peformance
- Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Flexibility to adapt to changing production schedules, demands, and priorities
Required Internal Training:
- HCI Orientation
- All pertaining process procedures that relate to job function
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee is required to frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; talk and hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
IMPORTANT:
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Applicants apply online or in person
Hughes Circuits Inc.,
546 S. Pacific St
San Marcos, CA 92078
