Engineering Technician
Spectraforce
San Diego, California
17 days ago
Job Description
Title- Engineering Technician
Location- San Diego, CA
Duration- 3 months
Shift Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm PST
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform prototype rework, device assembly, and wire harness builds.
• Operate prototyping equipments.
• Work in a lab environment under the supervision of the SD management and team leads.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Set up and maintain a proto rework station.
• Assist in troubleshooting lab and hardware problems.
• Coordinate and document rework plans with cross functional team members.
• Perform mechanical assembly of panels, test boxes, and chassis.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform repair work, rework, and modifications to assemblies.
• Maintain proto station materials and equipment.
• Fabricate wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and PCBs.
• Evaluate reliability of materials and techniques used in test platforms.
• Communicate effectively with proto leads and engineering groups.
• Support multiple projects on fast design schedules.
• Understanding of electrical/electronic engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with digital and analog circuit design, RF fundamentals, and communications.
• Experience with proof of concept, prototype, and product design.
• Knowledge of schematic, layout, design for manufacturing, and design verification.
• Experience in industrial automation and hardware.
• Relevant coursework or internships in electronic/mechanical assembly.
• Skilled in using assembly tools (e.g., soldering iron, crimpers, heat gun).
• Basic experience with wire harness and cable assembly fabrication.
• Hands-on experience in prototype assembly, rework, or related technical roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across sites.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and build new processes or workspaces.
Top 5 Required Skills
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $19.78/hr.
Location- San Diego, CA
Duration- 3 months
Shift Time: 8:00am - 5:30pm PST
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform prototype rework, device assembly, and wire harness builds.
• Operate prototyping equipments.
• Work in a lab environment under the supervision of the SD management and team leads.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Set up and maintain a proto rework station.
• Assist in troubleshooting lab and hardware problems.
• Coordinate and document rework plans with cross functional team members.
• Perform mechanical assembly of panels, test boxes, and chassis.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Perform repair work, rework, and modifications to assemblies.
• Maintain proto station materials and equipment.
• Fabricate wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and PCBs.
• Evaluate reliability of materials and techniques used in test platforms.
• Communicate effectively with proto leads and engineering groups.
• Support multiple projects on fast design schedules.
• Understanding of electrical/electronic engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with digital and analog circuit design, RF fundamentals, and communications.
• Experience with proof of concept, prototype, and product design.
• Knowledge of schematic, layout, design for manufacturing, and design verification.
• Experience in industrial automation and hardware.
• Relevant coursework or internships in electronic/mechanical assembly.
• Skilled in using assembly tools (e.g., soldering iron, crimpers, heat gun).
• Basic experience with wire harness and cable assembly fabrication.
• Hands-on experience in prototype assembly, rework, or related technical roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across sites.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and build new processes or workspaces.
Top 5 Required Skills
- 3+ years of electronic/mechanical assembly or related experience perfer.
- 2+ years of experience with assembly equipment and tools (e.g., soldering iron, crimpers, heat gun, hand tools).
- 1+ years of fabrication of wire harnesses and cable assemblies or related experience.
- Understanding and demonstrated application of PWB design principles, practices, and standards.
- Experience designing circuit boards, test fixtures, and cabling.
- Solder and/or ESD certification
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $19.78/hr.