Production Electromechanical Technician

Company Description

Wintriss Engineering Corporation is an innovative technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in automated surface vision inspection systems since 1989. The company serves a broad range of industries, including plastics, metals, nonwovens, paper, and coated or laminated composites. Its highly modular Web Ranger™ system helps customers improve product quality, reduce scrap and yield losses, and increase productivity. Wintriss focuses on tailored, industry 4.0-ready solutions that deliver measurable cost savings, positioning the company as a trusted expert in surface inspection.

This full-time, on-site Production Electromechanical Technician role is based in San Diego, CA. The engineer will assemble, test, and troubleshoot electromechanical components and systems used in automated surface inspection equipment. Daily responsibilities include interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings, performing wiring and mechanical integration, and ensuring products meet performance, safety, and quality standards. The role involves collaborating with design engineers and production teams to resolve technical issues, implement process improvements, and support continuous optimization of manufacturing workflows.

The candidate will also document procedures, maintain production records, and assist with training and support for production personnel.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for electro‑mechanical and electronic assemblies.
• Provide hands‑on production support for medium‑ and large‑scale power distribution and I/O control panels.
• Design electrical control panels, operator interface panels, back panels, and mechanical enclosures using AutoCAD.
• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Develop assembly procedures, work instructions, inspection criteria, and production test methods.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, quality, and field issues using structured root cause analysis techniques.
• Design and develop production fixtures, tooling, and test equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including IPC, MIL‑STD, ISO, NEC, UL508A, and related requirements.
• Support supplier selection, component sourcing, and technical evaluations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience in industrial controls, aerospace, military, rugged electronics, or similar environments.
• Hands‑on experience designing and supporting electro‑mechanical assemblies and enclosure systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical panel layouts, enclosure design, and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal generators, and laboratory power supplies.
• Experience designing, assembling, testing, or supporting industrial control panels and operator interface systems.
• Safe operation of shop equipment, including drill presses, band saws, circular saws, and cutoff saws.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, machining, wiring, mechanical assembly, and production testing.
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements and UL508A standards for industrial control panels.
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs, routings, engineering change orders…