Mechanical Electrical Assembler

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Electrical Assembler

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Electrical Assembler with our client.

Job Description:

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Electrical Assembler to join our team.
• In this hands-on role, you will help service and assemble the next generation of robotic systems.
• You will support the assembly and buildout of production hardware and approved test platforms by following released work instructions and build documentation.
• Your focus will be on completing repeatable, high-quality assemblies and subassemblies that meet defined requirements for internal use and customer delivery.
• You'll work alongside manufacturing, hardware, and service engineering teams to assemble electromechanical systems and vehicle components, report build issues, and support integration and testing activities.
• This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys hands-on production work in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in building reliable, consistent hardware through disciplined execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical production units and subassemblies according to released drawings, work instructions, and build documentation
• Perform repeatable production builds of wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical integrations to defined quality standards
• Install and connect compute, control, power, and sensor systems following established procedures
• Conduct prescribed functional tests, inspections, and basic calibration steps to verify build completeness and quality
• Identify build defects, missing components, or out-of-spec conditions and escalate issues to manufacturing or engineering leads
• Rework or repair production units as directed using approved processes and documentation
• Maintain organized workstations, tools, and production materials to support efficient throughput
• Support kitting, material handling, and inventory accuracy for production builds
• Follow ESD, safety, and quality requirements during all assembly and test activities
• Accurately record build status, serial numbers, and production data in tracking systems
• Assist with factory integration, final assembly, and shipment preparation as needed
• Provide feedback on work instructions and tooling to improve clarity and repeatability

Job Responsibilities:

• A minimum of 3+ year experience in a manufacturing or similar environment, such as aerospace, automotive, space, autonomous vehicles, or robotics.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing and schematics
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic and pneumatics
• The Assembler is tasked with a broad scope of work within a fast-moving manufacturing floor, with a primary focus on completing the final product build
• Connect wires between individual component leads, connectors, terminals, and contact points
• Perform electrical wire terminations
• Execute the process of cutting wires to required specifications, followed by routing, managing, bundling, and firmly securing them at the terminal connections
• Disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble components as required
• Perform tasks requiring knowledge of various processes, operations, and equipment
• Produce electrical or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies by following specifi cations laid out in engineering prints, diagrams for wiring, lists of components, wire inventories, preliminary sketches, and direct verbal instruction
• The role frequently requires walking, extending arms and hands for reach, bending, stooping, kneeling, and low-level movement
• Regularly required to ascend stairs, steps, and use vertical ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms
• Perform work overhead
• Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $65 -$75 an hour
• Location: San Jose, CA (5 days office)

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.


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