Electronics Quality Technician I (Overnight Shift)
Motorola Solutions · Los Angeles, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- Includes overnights
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Motorola Solutions (industrial) in Los Angeles, CA. Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · overnight travel
- Openings
- 4 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 489 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 32 other live quality postings in California.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- Root cause 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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This plant: Motorola Solutions in Los Angeles
6 other open roles at this site · 5 people we found on the quality team.
- Electronics Quality Technician III (Morning Shift) · Quality · Technician
- Electronics Quality Technician II (Morning Shift) · Quality · Technician
- Electronics Test and Assembly Technician-I (Overnight Shift) · Manufacturing · Technician
- Engineering Technician - Electronics · Manufacturing
- Quality Engineering Technician · Quality
- Senior System Test and Automation Engineer · Controls · Senior
Full description from Motorola SolutionsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
at any time at its discretion.
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform visual and functional inspection of PCB assemblies under magnification per IPC-J-STD 001 standards.
- ◆Conduct basic rework and soldering on through-hole and surface mount components.
- ◆Interpret basic schematics and assembly drawings to support inspection and rework tasks.
- ◆Assist in production testing and record results accurately.
- ◆Maintain ESD-safe work areas and follow established cleanroom and handling procedures.
- ◆Support calibration and maintenance of quality lab equipment.
- ◆Document defects and assist in quality data collection for analysis.
- ◆Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
Required qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED.
- ✓Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly.
- ✓Proficient in basic soldering and component identification.
- ✓Familiar with the use of multi-meters and basic hand tools.
- ✓Comfortable reading wiring diagrams or simple circuit drawings.
- ✓Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- ✓All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Requirements
- ✓Occasional exposure to heat and cold.
- ✓While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
- ✓Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.
- ✓Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.
- ✓Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.
- ✓Walking/Moving in the labs.
#silvuscareers
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Basic
Requirements
- ✓High School Diploma or GED.
- ✓Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
- ✓All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Travel
Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.
Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Job Description
Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “ Keeping Our Heroes Connected ”?
The opportunity
The Electronics Quality Technician-I reports to the Quality Supervisor on the Operations - Quality Control team. The successful individual in this role will support StreamCaster™ MANET product development and manufacturing.
The is a fully onsite position requiring overnight hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 pm to 5:00 am . The location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West LA.
The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities
- +IPC-J-STD 001 certification or equivalent training.
- +Basic understanding of RF and digital electronics.
- +Familiarity with Linux or Windows-based test systems.
- +Demonstrated attention to detail and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Our U.S. Benefits include
- •Incentive Bonus Plans
- •Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- •401K with Company Match
- •10 Paid Holidays
- •Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- •Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- •Paid Parental & Family Leave
- •and more!
EEO Statement
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.