Engineering Technician

  Title: Engineering Technician
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Foster City, CA (Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, fully onsite)

About the Opportunity:

Our client, a leader in the automotive industry, is looking for a skilled Engineering Technician to join their team for a 6+ month engagement. This project involves supporting the development of various electronic hardware, providing rapid prototyping capability, and low volume hardware assembly, facilitating quick design iterations for product development. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

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

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

Required Skills & Experience:

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

• 6 to 8 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Deep expertise in hands-on lab experience such as soldering, power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Experience with technical training, such as soldering, trade school, or OJT classes (preferred).
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
• 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.
• 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.