Electronics Technician II in Palo Alto, California at Pivotal

We’re looking for an experienced Electronics Technician to build, inspect, test, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies in a fast-paced, start-up style environment. You’ll work closely with engineering and production, in the field as well as a controlled production environment, to support rapid iteration, shifting priorities, and continuous improvement—while maintaining high workmanship standards. Harness definition and scope may vary project-to-project. You will be expected to work collaboratively with team members, leaning on communication skills to ensure high quality and accurate workmanship

This role is hands-on and detail-driven: you’ll be assembling harnesses and electronics to IPC standards, performing EOL testing (hi-pot, DMM, continuity, etc.), documenting results, and driving quality improvements when issues arise.

• 3+ years hands-on experience in wire harnessing and electronics assembly in a prototype and/or production environment.
• Demonstrated capability with EOL test and best practices (hi-pot, DMM, continuity, insulation resistance as applicable).
• Strong ability to read and interpret work instructions, wiring diagrams, prints, and basic schematics.
• Experience with common harness processes: crimping, connector pinning/de-pinning, heat shrink, strain relief, labeling, harness layout/board or formboard methods.
• High attention to detail and comfort working in an environment with shifting priorities and quick iteration.
• Ability to maintain accurate build/test documentation and follow quality processes.

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (preferred)
• IPC-A-610 certification (preferred)
• J-STD-001 exposure (plus)
• Experience with PCBA testing and troubleshooting (test fixtures, boundary checks, IO verification, basic fault isolation).
• Familiarity with aerospace/regulated environments (plus): ESD controls, traceability, controlled rework, configuration management.
• Experience supporting prototype-to-production scaling and writing/improving work instructions.

If you don’t currently hold IPC certifications but can demonstrate strong workmanship and are willing to obtain them, we still encourage you to apply.

• Hi-pot tester, multimeter (DMM), continuity tester
• Basic bench equipment (power supplies, hand tools, crimp tools, microscopes/loupes as applicable)
• ESD-safe handling practices and bench setup
• Harness build aids: formboards, jigs/fixtures (where applicable)
• Documentation: travelers, checklists, test logs; basic digital record-keeping

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.