Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on assembling, testing, and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical capital equipment from sub-assembly through final test and system acceptance. You start by learning sub-assembly processes and progressively take on full responsibility for final assembly, ensuring that every system meets quality, reliability, and performance standards.
Responsibilities

• Assemble complex electro-mechanical capital equipment, sub-systems, mechanisms, and controls from sub-assembly through final assembly.
• Perform detailed testing and troubleshooting on equipment and sub-systems to ensure proper function and reliability.
• Work from assembly procedures, technical drawings, test procedures, specifications, data sheets, schematics, and wiring diagrams to complete tasks accurately.
• Set up and operate standard and specialized test equipment to evaluate product performance and quality.
• Conduct tests to determine the quality and reliability of systems and components, documenting results as needed.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions in electro-mechanical systems and make necessary corrections and adjustments.
• Use hand tools, measurement tools, and test instruments such as multimeters and calipers to complete assembly and test activities.
• Collaborate with other technicians and assemblers to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.
• Follow safety guidelines, standard operating procedures, and quality standards throughout all assembly and test activities.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned to support production goals and team objectives.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience assembling, testing, and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical capital equipment.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical component drawings.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and understand pneumatic schematics.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, including wiring and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Experience using general test equipment such as power supplies and oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency with multimeters, calipers, and other measurement and diagnostic tools.
• Experience working with personal computer hardware and software for testing and troubleshooting purposes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electro-mechanical systems and controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document work and interact effectively with the team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with technicians and assemblers at various levels.
• Self-starter with a self-driven approach to learning and taking ownership of tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working from detailed specifications, data sheets, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work with IPC standards and practices related to electrical and wiring work.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools and specialized tools for assembly and test activities.
• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and learn new sub-assembly and final assembly procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, reliable equipment.

Why Work Here?
You join a modern facility with flexible starting times that support work-life balance and personal scheduling needs. The brand-new building offers a large, well-organized space designed for efficient production and collaboration. You work alongside a structured team of technicians and assemblers at various experience levels, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and share knowledge in a supportive environment.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, typically from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM with flexible start times to accommodate individual needs. The role is based in a new, spacious manufacturing facility designed for electro-mechanical assembly and testing. The environment includes access to general and specialized test equipment, power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, calipers, and standard assembly tools. The dress code is casual, allowing comfortable attire suitable for hands-on technical work. You work within a mid-size company structure that includes multiple levels of technicians and assemblers, from junior to expert, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and teamwork across the production floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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