Assembly Technician II: Build Subassemblies & Cables

Tecnova Advanced Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnadyne is seeking an Assembly Technician II to build subassemblies and complete units across multiple products, including subsea thrusters and related electro‑mechanical systems. The role focuses on mechanical assembly with growing crossover into cable assembly, basic soldering, and testing.

You will read technical drawings, operate hand/power tools, and perform in-process inspections, basic tests, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow assembly procedures.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and adhesives.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification, or willingness to complete Tecnadyne’s in-house certification training.
• Ability to work overtime, as needed, to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly: Builds mechanical subassemblies and complete units across multiple products, including gears and gearboxes, motors and metal housings, pumps, o-rings, and fasteners.
• Reads and works from technical drawings, assembly procedures, and engineering documents.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and adhesives in accordance with design specifications.
• Assembles standard and non-standard units.
• Electrical crossover: Builds cable assemblies and wire harnesses.
• Performs basic through-hole (PTH) soldering to IPC J-STD-001 requirements.
• Reads wiring diagrams and basic electrical work instructions.
• Testing, inspection, and troubleshooting: Performs in-process inspections.
• Runs basic tests using established test setups and equipment such as power supplies and multimeters.
• Records test data and identifies units that do not meet specifications.
• Performs basic troubleshooting by examining drawings and taking measurements, and escalates issues to the Production Manager or engineering.
• Quality, training, and safety: Contributes ideas and potential solutions, and participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Assists with updating work instructions, procedures, and standards.
• Helps train newer technicians on basic assemblies and running tests.
• Participates in safety and 5S practices and keeps a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Power tools

IPC J-STD-001

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electrical soldering

Job description

Tecnadyne is seeking an Assembly Technician II to build subassemblies and complete units across multiple products, including subsea thrusters and related electro‑mechanical systems. The role focuses on mechanical assembly with growing crossover into cable assembly, basic soldering, and testing.

You will read technical drawings, operate hand/power tools, and perform in-process inspections, basic tests, and troubleshooting.