Electromechanical Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Electromechanical Technician assembles, aligns, sets up, and calibrates optically based instruments and subassemblies in a production or prototype environment. This role performs system tests, conducts final testing, and troubleshoots electromechanical issues using electronic instrumentation and hand tools to ensure high-quality, reliable systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and align optical subassemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assemble, set up, and calibrate optically based instruments and complete both sub-assembly and final assembly of electromechanical systems.
• Perform system tests and execute final testing prior to release to downstream work areas.
• Use electronic instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, frequency counters, logic analyzers, and digital voltmeters (DVMs) to verify system performance.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical issues and perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve failures or performance problems.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience as an Electromechanical Assembler and Test Technician in a production or prototype environment.
• Hands-on experience with sub-assembly and final assembly of electromechanical systems.
• Work experience with lasers and optical equipment is preferred.
• Experience aligning optics and optical subassemblies is highly desirable.
• Experience working with instrumentation and precision assemblies.
• Ability to work effectively in both production and prototype environments.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Jose, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.