Position Summary TalentWise is hiring a Prototype Electronics Lead to support our customer's advanced consumer electronics prototype lab in Sunnyvale, California. The Lead will oversee a team responsible for prototype testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and board-level rework. This is a hands-on technical leadership position that includes performing advanced failure analysis and precision rework, assigning priorities, reviewing completed work, training technicians, and coordinating directly with engineering teams. Responsibilities Provide daily technical leadership to prototype assembly, testing, debug, and rework personnel. Assign work and adjust priorities based on engineering needs, prototype schedules, and changing project requirements. Lead root-cause failure analysis for returned prototypes, build anomalies, quality variations, and complex device failures. Develop troubleshooting plans and determine whether failures originate in electrical hardware, mechanical assemblies, firmware, software, or testing equipment. Perform precision hand soldering and rework on components down to 0201 size. Troubleshoot, repair, and modify PCBAs, flexible printed circuits, connectors, sensors, and other compact electronic hardware. Perform board-level measurements and signal analysis using electronic testing equipment. Use microscopes and camera-based inspection systems to inspect solder joints, components, and assemblies. Complete complex component and module replacements while protecting sensitive prototype hardware. Run, review, edit, and troubleshoot Python or other validation scripts through an IDE. Coordinate directly with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and design engineers. Review troubleshooting results, repairs, and documentation for accuracy and completeness. Write and maintain assembly instructions, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and testing documentation. Train and mentor team members on soldering, failure analysis, testing procedures, and documentation standards. Lead technical discussions, work handoffs, and status updates. Identify recurring failures and recommend improvements to device design, tooling, testing, and production processes. Escalate technical risks, capacity constraints, equipment needs, and unresolved issues to engineering and program leadership. Provide technician performance feedback and escalate formal personnel matters to TalentWise management. Required Qualifications At least six years of experience in advanced electronics troubleshooting, PCBA rework, failure analysis, prototype hardware testing, or a closely related field. Experience providing technical leadership, training, or work direction to other technicians. Demonstrated experience performing board-level troubleshooting and complex electronic repairs. Proven hand-soldering and rework capability down to 0201 components. Experience troubleshooting PCBAs, flexible printed circuits, connectors, and compact electronic devices. Proficiency using microscopes, camera-based inspection equipment, precision soldering stations, and electronic testing equipment. Ability to independently isolate electrical, mechanical, firmware, and testing-system failures. Experience editing and troubleshooting Python or similar testing scripts. Ability to communicate technical findings directly with engineers and cross-functional partners. Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to create SOPs and troubleshooting guides. Preferred Qualifications Experience reworking 01005 components. Experience with VR/AR hardware, wearable technology, mobile devices, or advanced consumer electronics. Familiarity with OrCAD, Allegro, schematics, board layouts, and electrical design documentation. Experience with Arduino, microcontrollers, embedded systems, or similar development platforms. Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, and other board-level diagnostic equipment. IPC certification, including IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or

IPC-7711/7721.

Previous experience leading a prototype build, testing, debug, repair, or failure-analysis team. Compensation and Benefits $50-$58 per hour, based on experience and qualifications 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays 401(k) retirement plan Company profit-sharing program Company-sponsored team events Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks provided on-site About TalentWise TalentWise connects skilled people with innovative companies building the next generation of products. We specialize in technical staffing and managed services supporting advanced manufacturing, prototyping, additive manufacturing, and engineering operations. TalentWise is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Pay:

$50.00 - $58.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Describe a PCBA failure you personally diagnosed and repaired. What tools did you use to identify the cause, what repair did you perform, and what is the smallest component size you have successfully reworked?

Experience:

Mechanical assembly: 6 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (Required)

Work Location:

In person