Job Overview

The Electronics Technician provides hands-on technical support for the development, validation, troubleshooting, rework, and production support of next-generation high-speed active cable products, including OSFP Active Electrical Cables (AEC) and Active Copper Cables (ACC). The technician will work closely with Test & Validation, Hardware, Firmware, Regression, Manufacturing, and Operations teams throughout board bring-up, cable integration, qualification, interoperability, and production support. The role requires excellent precision soldering and rework skills, strong practical understanding of electronic circuits and high-speed assemblies, disciplined use of laboratory equipment, accurate electronic measurements, strong computer and documentation skills, and the ability to listen carefully, follow technical direction, record detailed observations, and execute work reliably with limited supervision.

Job Requirements

• Perform precision soldering, de-soldering, component replacement, jumper installation, wire modification, connector rework, and other rework activities on small high-density electronic assemblies and active cable circuit boards.
• Perform visual, mechanical, electrical, and functional inspections of circuit boards, cable assemblies, fixtures, and test hardware; identify workmanship issues, damaged components, assembly defects, and abnormal conditions.
• Make accurate electrical measurements using DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, frequency/measurement equipment, and other laboratory instruments; correctly connect equipment, select appropriate ranges, record readings, and recognize abnormal results.
• Support high-speed electronics bring-up and validation activities for 112G, 224G, and next-generation active cable products, including retimer- and redriver-based assemblies, host boards, paddle cards, and test fixtures.
• Set up and tear down laboratory test configurations, connect high-speed cables and fixtures, verify equipment configuration, and maintain clean, organized, and repeatable test setups.
• Assist Test & Validation Engineers with BER/PRBS testing, PAM4 measurements, power/current measurements, thermal testing, environmental testing, interoperability testing, and other product validation activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware and test problems using schematics, assembly drawings, procedures, measurement data, and technical direction from engineers; isolate issues and provide clear observations and measurements to support root-cause analysis.
• Follow written and verbal technical instructions precisely, ask appropriate questions when requirements are unclear, and document work performed, changes made, measurements taken, and issues observed.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, build/rework records, photographs, spreadsheets, and electronic files using standard computer tools; ensure information is complete, traceable, and easy for engineers to understand.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and other engineering or laboratory software to enter data, maintain records, review procedures, create basic reports, and communicate technical information.
• Support engineering sample builds, first-article activities, prototype modifications, customer qualification builds, and production troubleshooting as required.
• Maintain laboratory tools, fixtures, cables, components, and supplies; support inventory control and ensure equipment and work areas are organized and ready for use.
• Follow ESD, electrical safety, lab safety, equipment handling, and controlled-work procedures at all times; maintain good technical and housekeeping habits in the laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, operators, and global team members; provide timely status updates and clearly communicate measurements, observations, problems, and completed actions.

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on experience.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience as an electronics technician, test technician, engineering technician, or similar hands-on technical role.
• Expert-level precision soldering and rework skills, including soldering and de-soldering of small active components, fine-pitch devices, connectors, wires, and discrete components on densely populated circuit boards.
• Strong practical understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, circuit-board construction, power supplies, digital electronics, and common electronic components.
• Hands-on experience making electrical measurements and using laboratory equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, signal sources, and other test equipment.
• Good understanding of high-speed electronic assemblies and disciplined laboratory practices; familiarity with SerDes, retimers/redrivers, PAM4, high-speed cable assemblies, or related technologies is strongly desired.
• Strong computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word, manage electronic files, enter and organize test data, and learn engineering or laboratory software tools quickly.
• Strong listening, note-taking, and documentation skills with the ability to accurately capture technical instructions, measurements, observations, and action items.
• Ability to follow detailed technical direction, procedures, drawings, and written work instructions consistently while maintaining good judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to recognize abnormal conditions, collect useful information, and communicate findings clearly to engineers.
• Familiarity with ESD handling procedures and safe laboratory practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers and cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Highly motivated, dependable, organized, and able to work independently while also taking direction and supporting team priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting 112G/224G PAM4 products, OSFP/QSFP-DD modules, AEC/ACC, DAC, optical modules, high-speed NICs/switches, retimer-based systems, or other high-speed digital products.
• Experience with high-speed test equipment, including BERTs, high-bandwidth oscilloscopes, pattern generators, power analyzers, electronic loads, and automated measurement systems.
• Experience assembling, modifying, and troubleshooting engineering prototypes, fixtures, test boards, paddle cards, and cable assemblies.
• Familiarity with BER/PRBS testing, eye diagrams, jitter measurements, SerDes links, signal integrity concepts, or PAM4 signaling.
• Basic familiarity with Python or other scripting/programming environments used for test automation or data processing.
• Experience using laboratory documentation systems, test databases, Jira, or other electronic engineering work-management tools.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production troubleshooting, yield improvement, or customer qualification activities.
• Six Sigma, structured problem-solving, or other data-analysis experience is a plus.