Engineering Technician

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Job Summary

Join our team in San Diego, a vibrant city known for its beautiful beaches, thriving tech industry, and diverse cultural scene. As an Engineering Technician in our office, you will collaborate with a small team to assist engineers in producing optical, mechanical, and electrical systems to meet project and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rework, repair, and modify wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical subassemblies according to schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Perform precision soldering (through-hole, surface mount, etc.) following workmanship standards and quality guidelines.
• Conduct continuity checks, functional tests, and electrical measurements using multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical assemblies and support root-cause investigations with engineering teams.
• Support the production of optical, mechanical, and electrical system parts and assemblies by:
  • Assisting in obtaining quotes for parts and assemblies.
  • Ordering and receiving parts while tracking against a Bill of Materials (BOM).
  • Packaging parts, preparing, and managing shipments.
  • Managing and organizing inventory.
• Assist engineers in the design, development, testing, inspection, installation, and operation of optical, mechanical, and electrical components and assemblies.
• Operate basic fabrication equipment such as a drill press, hand tools, manual lathe, etc.
• Perform evaluations and work with engineering teams to complete departmental projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Interact with and support customers and engineering teams.
• Contribute to the overall success and quality of our services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of electro-mechanical experience in a production, R&D, or prototype environment.
• IPC J-STD-001 & IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience building in a clean room environment, preferably with lasers/optics and related equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical enclosures, wire harness assembly, component-level soldering, adhesives/bonding, and kitting and receiving instructions.
• Experience with handling equipment such as:
  • Thermal chamber
  • Bakeout oven
  • Ultrasonic cleaner
  • Lasers
• Hands-on experience building from assembly drawings and wiring schematics.
• Understanding of tooling for inspections such as gauge pins, thread tapping, calipers, micrometers, volt meters, and power meters.
• Ability to stand continuously as well as bend, squat, and lift frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.

Location

This position is based on-site in San Diego.