Engineering Technician

Overview

Title: Engineering Technician
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target

Start Date:

ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Onsite - Foster City, CA /
W2 Only

Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is looking for a skilled Engineering Technician to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. The Operations Team in AHMO supports the development of various electronic hardware for an automotive application. We provide rapid prototyping capability and low-volume hardware assembly, facilitating quick design iterations for product development. We are looking for someone who’s enthusiastic, innovative, a self-starter, and willing to take on the challenges to work with us as an exceptional engineering technician.

The candidate will be working with a motivated, high-energy team to ensure the timely completion of projects in the Engineering Lab. You will be supporting projects developed by cross-functional teams where individual performance is measured in regard to quality and schedule. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

• Must be able to follow directions while closely adhering to process detail for each assignment.
• Assist engineers during the development of new products to optimize the manufacturing process.
• Assist Engineers in the development of solutions and alternative assembly techniques to resolve issues.
• Accurately assemble and test a variety of electronic hardware from engineering prototypes through short-run production.
• Perform as a Quality Delegate, inspecting work from other technicians in the Engineering Lab.
• Carry out assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Be informative and communicate in a way that is complete, accurate, and clear.
• Maintain a consistent track record of attendance and prompt arrival at work.
• Perform final product testing in accordance with written procedures.
• Ensure your work area and equipment is kept neat, clean, and well organized.
• Requires minimal supervision on routine tasks.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 to 6 years experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Technical training, such as soldering, trade school, or OJT classes (preferred).
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite including, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, experience using a computer for entering data, and using the internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient using standard assembly tools: cutters, crimpers, soldering irons, pin insertion/removal tools, and torque tools.
• Hands-on lab experience such as soldering, power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes.
• Proficient verbal and written English language skills and prior experience working with product development teams in a low-volume manufacturing setting.
• IPC-610, IPC-620, or JSTD-10 certifications.