Lab Technician (Contract)
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 29 - 43
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Posted on:
15 days ago
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and a leading provider of solar battery and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006 our innovative microinverter technology revolutionized solar power making it a safer more reliable and scalable energy source. Today the Enphase Energy System enables users to create use save and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the most successful and innovative clean energy companies in the world with more than 80 million products shipped across 160 countries.
Join our dynamic teams designing and developing next-gen energy technologies and help drive a sustainable future!
About the role
The Enphase Power System Innovation team in the office of the CTO is responsible for defining prototyping and supporting the next generations of Enphase Power system products. The team is an integrated multi-disciplinary group that is fast-moving and looking for motivated individuals who can contribute and collaborate closely with the team to deliver innovative solutions. As a team member you will solve some of the most exciting problems in the energy space and help shape the direction of our products. We are looking for a Senior Lab Technician.
We are seeking a skilled hands-on Electronics Lab Technician to support prototype and low-volume hardware builds in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role requires soldering and rework capability for fine-pitch SMT BGA and MOSFET packages plus strong execution in prototype cable assembly electronic test execution 3D printer operation and parts kitting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented organized and able to maintain high quality and traceability standards.
What you will do
- Perform PCB assembly soldering and rework on multilayer boards with fine-pitch SMT QFN/QFP BGA and MOSFET packages.
- Execute BGA rework (remove/reball/replace) using controlled thermal profiles preheat methods and microscope inspection.
- Rework thermal-pad power devices with proper solder wetting heat control and workmanship quality.
- Build prototype cables and wire harnesses from drawings and work instructions (cut strip crimp solder terminate label and strain-relieve).
- Validate cable assemblies through continuity and pinout checks and additional verification methods as required.
- Set up and execute electronic test procedures for prototypes using DMMs oscilloscopes power supplies electronic loads and test fixtures.
- Record test results compare to acceptance criteria document failures and support debug/failure isolation with engineering.
- Operate and maintain 3D printer equipment (FDM/SLA as applicable) to produce fixtures tools and prototype parts.
- Prepare organize and stage parts kits based on BOM and revision-controlled build requirements.
- Maintain accurate rework test and parts traceability records.
- Enforce lab organization standards ESD controls labeling discipline and workstation readiness.
Who you are and What you bring
- 4 years of experience in electronics lab prototype or advanced electronics assembly/rework.
- Demonstrated experience with fine-pitch SMT soldering and BGA rework.
- Proven experience soldering/reworking power packages including MOSFETs.
- Hands-on experience with prototype cable/harness assembly and verification against schematics/pinout documentation.
- Hands-on experience executing electronic test plans and accurately documenting results.
- Minimum working expertise with IPC-A-610 Class 2 workmanship criteria including inspection and accept/reject decisions.
- Ability to read schematics assembly drawings wiring diagrams and BOMs.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in parts kitting and lab workflow.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or previous IPC certifications: J-STD-001 IPC-A-610 IPC-7711/7721 IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Experience with X-ray-assisted BGA verification or external inspection workflows.
Work Environment
- Engineering lab environment requiring frequent microscope-based fine-pitch hand assembly.
- Cross-functional collaboration with electrical mechanical and test engineering teams.
- Ability to handle and move light lab equipment and materials as needed.
SST
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Enphase is a global energy management technology company that provides residential and commercial solar plus storage solutions. We manufacture solutions spanning solar generation, energy storage, and web-based monitoring and control.
