Entry Level Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs
New grad electrical engineering technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like University of California Merced, Ameren, and Starkey hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We are hiring for a 24-month onsite position in Fremont (ZIP 94538). Regular Mon-Fri, 40 hours, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Associate's degree in Electronics or a related field required and/or equivalent military experience involving electronics, such as avionics technician.
- 1+ year of experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry or equivalent.
- Cable/harness rework and assembly.
- PCB rework and troubleshooting.
- Three-phase AC power box rework and assembly.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB FUNCTIONS
Equipment Management:
- Manage calibration processes for several hundred pieces of electrical equipment, including vendor coordination and asset tracking using RFID or other real-time tracking systems.
- Maintain outsourced electrical equipment service, ensuring timely, well-coordinated repairs in collaboration with engineering teams.
Test/Diagnostic Equipment Familiarity:
- Experience with oscilloscopes (including HV, differential, and current clamp probes), signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, DVMs, Hi-Pot testers, DAQs, TC/RTD loggers, FLIR cameras, power meters, solder/rework stations, 3D printing, and LabVIEW programming.
Engineering Lab:
- Responsible for lab cleanliness, upkeep of lab equipment, and moving parts to offsite storage or inventory.
- Manage equipment check-in/check-out.
- Maintain general laboratory safety.
- Monitor hand tool condition, replacement, and stocking of shared parts.
- Assist with lab space coordination, documentation of layouts, and equipment.
Rework PCBs:
- Perform through-hole and surface mount soldering.
- Install jumper wires and dead-bug ICs.
- Apply potting/epoxy materials.
- Document all rework performed.
Troubleshoot PCBs:
- Troubleshoot PCBs using provided schematics with minimal guidance.
Cable Assemblies:
- Build new and modify existing cables and harnesses.
- Experience with Harting, Molex, CPC, Ring Lugs, Ferrules, D-SUB, and Combo D-SUB connectors, including proper use of crimp tools, shield termination, wire gauge selection, and heat-shrink tubing application.
- Experience with coaxial cables and RF connectors is a plus.
- Experience with single-phase and three-phase 208/480 VAC wiring to circuit breakers and contactors, including proper torqueing of electrical connections.
Enclosure Build:
- Modify (drill and cut) engineering boxes/enclosures to house electrical components.
- Install bulkhead connectors, internal cabling, PCB mounts, circuit breakers, contactors, EMO devices, and panel-mounted status LEDs.
- Prototype fabrication skills, including sheet metal punching, nibbling, bending, shearing, and drilling.
Engineering Test Support:
- Assist engineering teams with a wide range of tests and experiments.
- Support thermal/humidity chamber testing, test fixture builds, and component cycling.
Office/PC:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Copilot.
- Ability to perform web searches for parts, tools, datasheets, and technical solutions.
INTRODUCTION
We are hiring for a 24-month onsite position in Fremont (ZIP 94538). Regular Mon-Fri, 40 hours, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum Associate's degree in Electronics or a related field required and/or equivalent military experience involving electronics, such as avionics technician.
- 1+ year of experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry or equivalent.
- Cable/harness rework and assembly.
- PCB rework and troubleshooting.
- Three-phase AC power box rework and assembly.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB FUNCTIONS
Equipment Management:
- Manage calibration processes for several hundred pieces of electrical equipment, including vendor coordination and asset tracking using RFID or other real-time tracking systems.
- Maintain outsourced electrical equipment service, ensuring timely, well-coordinated repairs in collaboration with engineering teams.
Test/Diagnostic Equipment Familiarity:
- Experience with oscilloscopes (including HV, differential, and current clamp probes), signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, DVMs, Hi-Pot testers, DAQs, TC/RTD loggers, FLIR cameras, power meters, solder/rework stations, 3D printing, and LabVIEW programming.
Engineering Lab:
- Responsible for lab cleanliness, upkeep of lab equipment, and moving parts to offsite storage or inventory.
- Manage equipment check-in/check-out.
- Maintain general laboratory safety.
- Monitor hand tool condition, replacement, and stocking of shared parts.
- Assist with lab space coordination, documentation of layouts, and equipment.
Rework PCBs:
- Perform through-hole and surface mount soldering.
- Install jumper wires and dead-bug ICs.
- Apply potting/epoxy materials.
- Document all rework performed.
Troubleshoot PCBs:
- Troubleshoot PCBs using provided schematics with minimal guidance.
Cable Assemblies:
- Build new and modify existing cables and harnesses.
- Experience with Harting, Molex, CPC, Ring Lugs, Ferrules, D-SUB, and Combo D-SUB connectors, including proper use of crimp tools, shield termination, wire gauge selection, and heat-shrink tubing application.
- Experience with coaxial cables and RF connectors is a plus.
- Experience with single-phase and three-phase 208/480 VAC wiring to circuit breakers and contactors, including proper torqueing of electrical connections.
Enclosure Build:
- Modify (drill and cut) engineering boxes/enclosures to house electrical components.
- Install bulkhead connectors, internal cabling, PCB mounts, circuit breakers, contactors, EMO devices, and panel-mounted status LEDs.
- Prototype fabrication skills, including sheet metal punching, nibbling, bending, shearing, and drilling.
Engineering Test Support:
- Assist engineering teams with a wide range of tests and experiments.
- Support thermal/humidity chamber testing, test fixture builds, and component cycling.
Office/PC:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Copilot.
- Ability to perform web searches for parts, tools, datasheets, and technical solutions.
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Entry Level Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrical engineering technician job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on experience with circuit testing, soldering, or lab equipment, even from coursework or internships. A portfolio showing completed projects, familiarity with schematics, and any certifications like a NARTE or CompTIA certification give candidates a clear edge. Tailor your resume to highlight technical coursework, lab skills, and any practical work completed during school.
Which companies hire entry level electrical engineering technicians?
Companies hiring entry level electrical engineering technicians right now include University of California Merced, Ameren, and Starkey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including defense contractors, utility companies, electronics manufacturers, and engineering services firms actively building out their technical teams.
Are there remote entry level electrical engineering technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 6% of entry level electrical engineering technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering support, documentation, or testing coordination roles that can be performed off-site once a candidate has demonstrated core technical skills.
Are these new grad electrical engineering technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical engineering technician roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op work in place of full-time history, and values a strong technical portfolio. Listings that mention associate degrees, technical certificates, or recent graduates explicitly are especially well suited for new grads entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level electrical engineering technicians?
Entry Level electrical engineering technician roles concentrate in Education, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they rely on technicians to support testing, installation, and maintenance work that scales with growing infrastructure and production demands.