Volt is hiring for a Sr. Research Technician – Fabrication & Test position in Burbank, CA.
As a Sr. Research Technician, you will:
- Manufacture, assemble, and troubleshoot custom Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used for aerospace engineering and production testing
- Perform electronics assembly, wiring, and soldering according to engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists
- Fabricate and maintain cables, wire harnesses, printed circuit boards, and electronic test equipment
- Build and inspect electrical and mechanical assemblies used in automated testing systems
- Work closely with Test Engineers to support equipment fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting
- Review assembly drawings and schematics and identify discrepancies during fabrication
- Assist with dry-run testing and equipment verification procedures
- Perform electronic testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and related equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical connections and equipment issues
- Maintain compliance with aerospace quality standards and established manufacturing procedures
- Document technical findings and communicate with Engineering and Production teams
Schedule: Full-Time, On-site, 5:30am – 2pm. Contract up to 8 months, potentially temp-to-hire
Qualifications:
- Two-year degree in Electronics OR 5 years of equivalent experience in electronics test assembly, wiring, and soldering
- Experience manufacturing electronic test systems and electrical/mechanical assemblies
- Hands-on experience with electronics assembly, wiring, soldering, and testing
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wire lists
- Experience fabricating cables, wire harnesses, and electronic assemblies
- Knowledge of basic electronics theory and mathematics
- Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electronic test equipment
- Ability to perform equipment testing according to established procedures
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- Familiarity with aerospace and military electronics workmanship standards preferred
- Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and harness standards preferred
- Experience developing or maintaining Automated Test Equipment preferred
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and push up to 100 lbs
- Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR due to access to export-controlled technical information
Pay: $36.68–$44.15 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
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Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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