Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Electrical Assembler with our client.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Electrical Assembler to join our team.
In this hands-on role, you will help service and assemble the next generation of robotic systems.
You will support the assembly and buildout of production hardware and approved test platforms by following released work instructions and build documentation.
Your focus will be on completing repeatable, high-quality assemblies and subassemblies that meet defined requirements for internal use and customer delivery.
You’ll work alongside manufacturing, hardware, and service engineering teams to assemble electromechanical systems and vehicle components, report build issues, and support integration and testing activities.
This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys hands-on production work in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in building reliable, consistent hardware through disciplined execution.
Job Responsibilities:
Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical production units and subassemblies according to released drawings, work instructions, and build documentation
Perform repeatable production builds of wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical integrations to defined quality standards
Install and connect compute, control, power, and sensor systems following established procedures
Conduct prescribed functional tests, inspections, and basic calibration steps to verify build completeness and quality
Identify build defects, missing components, or out-of-spec conditions and escalate issues to manufacturing or engineering leads
Rework or repair production units as directed using approved processes and documentation
Maintain organized workstations, tools, and production materials to support efficient throughput
Support kitting, material handling, and inventory accuracy for production builds
Follow ESD, safety, and quality requirements during all assembly and test activities
Accurately record build status, serial numbers, and production data in tracking systems
Assist with factory integration, final assembly, and shipment preparation as needed
Provide feedback on work instructions and tooling to improve clarity and repeatability
Job Responsibilities:
A minimum of 3+ year experience in a manufacturing or similar environment, such as aerospace, automotive, space, autonomous vehicles, or robotics.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing and schematics
Safely use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic and pneumatics
The Assembler is tasked with a broad scope of work within a fast-moving manufacturing floor, with a primary focus on completing the final product build
Connect wires between individual component leads, connectors, terminals, and contact points
Perform electrical wire terminations
Execute the process of cutting wires to required specifications, followed by routing, managing, bundling, and firmly securing them at the terminal connections
Disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble components as required
Perform tasks requiring knowledge of various processes, operations, and equipment
Produce electrical or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies by following specifi cations laid out in engineering prints, diagrams for wiring, lists of components, wire inventories, preliminary sketches, and direct verbal instruction
The role frequently requires walking, extending arms and hands for reach, bending, stooping, kneeling, and low-level movement
Regularly required to ascend stairs, steps, and use vertical ladders
Frequently required to work on elevated platforms
Perform work overhead
Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $40 -$45 an hour
Location: San Francisco, CA (5 days office)
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Numbers & Facts
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$40–$45 Per Hour
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Computer Engineeringunmatched
Computer Workstationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Electromechanical Assemblyunmatched
Electromechanical Systemsunmatched
Electromechanicsunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Functional Testingunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Hardware Quality Assuranceunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mechanical Assemblyunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Wire Harnessunmatched
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