Engineering Technician
Job type: Full Time · Department: Mechanical · Work type: On-Site · USD 30-45 / hour
El Segundo, California, United States
Support the build, integration, debugging, and testing of robotic subsystems, production hardware, and test fixtures
Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to bring prototypes to life, maintain hardware, and support field deployments
Assist with assembly of actuators, structure, and fluid systems
Perform harness builds, rework, and routing for development and production systems
Troubleshoot electro-mechanical assemblies and support root-cause investigations
Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test systems setup and maintenance
Support engineers during prototype bring-up including mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and basic plumbing
Maintain a clean, organized lab space and manage tools and spare inventory
Occasionally support field deployments and hardware upgrades at customer sites
Collaborate with Production Coordinator to meet build timelines and production goals
2+ years of hands-on technician or manufacturing experience
Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and light fabrication
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring schematics, and harness diagrams
Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies including PCBAs, motors, actuators, and sensors
Comfortable in a fast-paced R&D environment with evolving requirements
Attention to detail and a proactive, self-starting mindset
Comfort switching between mechanical assembly, electrical troubleshooting, and basic plumbing — you may help an engineer debug a PCB one day, then route a harness or integrate a subsystem the next
Industrial crimping tools, D-sub and circular connectors
Low-voltage electrical systems and safe troubleshooting practicesTest setups involving pumps, valves, or pneumatics
Basic Linux command line or Python scripting
Supporting prototype bring-up or field deployments
We’re a fast-paced, hardware-heavy team that thrives on solving tough mechanical and electrical challenges in the real world. Whether it’s a testbed on the bench or a robot being deployed on a fishing vessel, we believe in building things that work — and fixing them fast when they don’t.
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