Entry Level Electrical Technician Jobs
New grad electrical technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, with employers like Jobot, Great Lakes Petroleum, and NAES Corporation 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 Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrical technician job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or vocational programs, since most employers at this level prioritize practical skills over years on the job. Certifications like OSHA 10, NCCER, or a state electrical trainee license signal job-readiness. Tailor your resume to each posting by matching your coursework and lab experience to the specific duties listed, and be ready to demonstrate basic wiring, troubleshooting, and safety knowledge in a skills assessment.
Which companies hire entry level electrical technicians?
Companies hiring entry level electrical technicians right now include Jobot, Great Lakes Petroleum, and NAES Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including industrial manufacturers, utilities, construction contractors, and facilities management firms that bring on junior technicians to support maintenance and installation teams.
Are there remote entry level electrical technician jobs?
Yes, though most electrical technician work is hands-on and site-dependent. About 2% of entry level electrical technician openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to focus on technical support, documentation, or systems monitoring rather than physical installation or maintenance work.
Are these new grad electrical technician jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical technician roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op hours toward the requirement, or lists a relevant degree or vocational certificate as sufficient. Look for language like "training provided" or "will consider new graduates" as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level electrical technicians?
Entry Level electrical technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Staffing & Recruiting, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they run large maintenance programs, capital construction projects, or production facilities that depend on a steady pipeline of trained entry level technicians.