Electronics Lab Technician, Google Pixel
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Minimum qualifications:
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, other verifiable training in a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in laboratory safety protocols (chemicals, lasers, high voltage, etc.), mechanical metrology (CAD, use of calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, Instron, etc.), and electrical metrology (multimeter, O-scope, etc.).
- Experience with electronics rework, micro-soldering, or hardware repair.
Preferred qualifications:
- Mastery of hot air rework stations, precision soldering irons, pre-heaters, and stereo microscopes.
- 3 years of experience in Vendor Management and Procurements (Procurement of electromechanical and laboratory components), PCB and FPCB rework (soldering, de-soldering, crimping, etc.), and Fabrication Techniques used for rapid prototyping (Laser cutting, 3D printing, drill press, band saw, etc.).
- 3 years of experience creating and maintaining technical documentation (Drawings, Schematics, SOPs, etc.).
- 3 years of experience integrating complex systems (audio, video, compute, optics, etc.).
- 3 years of experience testing, troubleshooting, and with failure analysis.
About the job
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electronics Lab Technician to specialize in the assembly, testing, and delicate hardware rework of mobile devices, with a primary focus on the Google Pixel product line.In this role, you will be responsible for component-level troubleshooting, precision micro-soldering, and the careful disassembly/resembly of prototype or production-level smartphones. You will have a steady hand, experience under a microscope, and a strong understanding of modern smartphone hardware architecture.
The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $99000 - $141000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality, precision micro-soldering and rework on multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), including managing surface-mount technology (SMT), Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs), 01005 components, and fine-pitch connectors.
- Disassemble and reassemble phone devices without damaging sensitive internal components (e.g., flexible printed circuits (FPCs), OLED screens, under-display fingerprint sensors, and battery thermal pads).
- Utilize schematics, board layout software, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, DC power supplies) to diagnose hardware failures, short circuits, or component degradation.
- Execute post-rework testing protocols to ensure cellular, Wi-Fi, camera, audio, and power management systems are fully functional.
- Maintain accurate logs of modifications, rework history, and failure analysis. Keep the ESD-safe (Electrostatic Discharge) workstation and lab tools calibrated and clean.
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