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Electrical Engineering Technician (Contract)

Sesame· Hardware
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San Francisco$80/hr - $100/hrContractPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Sesame is building a wearable machine perception system and seeks an Electrical Engineering Technician to assemble, debug, and maintain prototypes and evaluation systems, plus manage vendors, equipment, and lab operations.

Responsibilities

  • Assembly, test, debug, and rework of compact electro-mechanical systems, including fine-pitched soldering, small-scale paste/reflow; custom cables and adapters, and sub-cm enclosures with plastic/metal/composite materials.
  • Order, use, and maintain electrical test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, and standard-specific compliance testers.
  • Develop and maintain build & debug procedures for prototypes.
  • Operation and debugging of automated component test and data collection systems.
  • Engage and manage fabrication vendors to deliver components, PCB/PCBAs, and metal/plastic parts for prototypes.
  • Manage lab space, equipment, supplies, and inventory.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in consumer electronics or a related field.
  • Mastery of soldering and reflow techniques for fine-pitch components (down to 01005/QFN/BGA 300 µm pitch).
  • Understanding of electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Comfort and skill in selecting, operating, and maintaining benchtop electrical test equipment.
  • Experience executing test plans for testing electrical systems.
  • Basic understanding of firmware or software test scripts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Proactive ability and interest in solving technical challenges outside your areas of expertise.

Skills

Required:Soldering and reflow for fine-pitch componentsElectrical test equipmentSchematic and mechanical drawing interpretationPrototype build and debug proceduresFirmware/software test scripting (basic)

Benefits

  • 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
  • Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Sesame

Bringing the computer to life

We believe in a future where computers are lifelike. Where they can see, hear, and collaborate with us – as we do with each other. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer.

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