EE Technician
Job Description
Electrical Engineering Technician (R&D/Product Development)
Duration: Contract (6-12 months) with potential for full-time conversion
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Perform 0201 fine-pitch soldering, PCB modifications, and circuit board rework
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies, prototypes, and PCBs
- Support Electrical and Firmware Engineers throughout product development activities
- Conduct RF, thermal, power supply, and functional testing
- Load and update firmware on development hardware
- Assist with prototype builds and engineering development projects
- Order components, equipment, and engineering lab supplies as needed
- Help maintain an organized engineering workspace and support 6S initiatives
- Document testing results and communicate findings to engineering teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, or similar role
- Strong experience with fine-pitch soldering and PCB rework
- Experience troubleshooting electronic hardware and prototypes
- Experience supporting engineers in an R&D, product development, or prototype environment
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
- Experience with RF, thermal, or power supply testing
- Experience supporting embedded systems and firmware updates
- Experience working in a fast-paced engineering development environment
Meet Your Recruiter
Senior Technical Recruiter
Galen is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with nearly 14 years of recruiting and talent acquisition experience, spanning agency leadership, high-volume technical recruiting, and executive-level client partnership. Since joining Sterling in February 2026, he has brought a strategic, relationship-driven approach to supporting candidates and clients across manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and more.
Galen is dedicated to solving complex hiring challenges and building trusted, long-term partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and executives. He takes the time to understand each person’s experience, goals, and career ambitions so he can help connect them with opportunities that align with both their skills and long-term direction.
For Galen, recruiting is about being an advocate and facilitator during important moments of transition and opportunity. He genuinely enjoys learning what motivates people and helping them take meaningful next steps in their careers while supporting companies in building strong, high-performing teams.