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Senior Engineering Technician

PDS Tech Commercial

Torrance, CAJob$38/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$38/hr
Location
Torrance, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PDS Tech Commercial seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to improve production efficiency and quality across maintenance and production operations. The role involves efficiency studies, blueprint and schematic analysis, J-standard soldering, PCB rework, cable and harness fabrication and repair, and computer repairs. The technician may lead others on complex tasks and use judgment to solve problems. The posting lists pay of $38 per hour and a 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. shift.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electro-Mechanical SystemsBlueprint AnalysisPCB ReworkJ-Standard SolderingCable and Harness FabricationComputer RepairsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingField ConceptsTeam LeadershipInitiative

Qualifications

4+ Years Relevant ExperienceHigh School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Ready to lead innovative projects? Join PDS Tech as a Sr. Engineering Technician and make a lasting impact!

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Technician to join our team. This is your chance to apply your expertise in electro-mechanical systems and contribute to the efficiency and quality of our maintenance and production operations. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in electro-mechanical systems, blueprint analysis, and PCB rework, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview & Impact: As a Senior Engineering Technician , you'll be responsible for improving production efficiency, analyzing time and motion, and developing standard production rates for maintenance, production, and clerical operations. This role is integral to streamlining processes and ensuring high-quality output. You'll leverage your expertise in electrical schematics, J-standard soldering, and computer repairs, all while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Efficiency Studies: Record time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency and set standard production rates.

  • Technical Expertise: Analyze blueprints and electrical schematics to ensure optimal function and performance.

  • Soldering & PCB Rework: Perform J-standard soldering on new and reworked printed circuit boards (PCBs).

  • Cable & Harness Manufacturing/Repair: Use your skills to fabricate and repair cables and harnesses.

  • Computer Repairs & Test Box Fabrication: Repair and maintain computer systems and fabricate custom test boxes for testing and quality assurance.

  • Leadership: Potentially lead and direct the work of others to accomplish complex tasks.

  • Problem-Solving: Tackle complicated tasks and rely on your judgment and experience to achieve goals.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Required Qualifications:

  • Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience in electro-mechanical systems, blueprint analysis, and PCB work.

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Proficiency in J-standard soldering , PCB rework , cable and harness fabrication , and computer repairs .

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  • Familiarity with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.

  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading a team or directing the work of others.

  • A proactive attitude with the ability to independently take initiative.

Why Join Us? At PDS Tech Commercial, we believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation. By joining our team as a Senior Engineering Technician , you'll have access to:

  • Competitive pay of $38/hr .

  • Shift: 5:00am - 1:30pm PST

  • Opportunity for growth with the chance to lead and influence processes.

  • A dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are alike.

  • The ability to work with cutting-edge technology and high-quality electro-mechanical systems .

  • A collaborative work culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement.

  • Bonus Potential : Earn up to $3,000 through our Subco Bonus Program based on your performance.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $38.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,944 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$38/hr
  • California median$35–45/hr100 hourly ranges
  • US median$32–46/hr791 hourly ranges

This rate, $38/hr, is 5% below the California median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 170 open Engineering Technician jobs in California and 1,944 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,499 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 782 of the 1,944 open Engineering Technician jobs (40%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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