Contract Electro-Mechanical Technician

Simplexity Product Development; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare plan

401(k) plan with company match

Paid maternity/new parent leave

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Simplexity Product Development in San Diego is seeking an Electro-mechanical Technician to assemble complex instruments. Responsibilities include soldering, electrical assembly, and debugging products. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2+ years of relevant experience.

This position offers pay ranging from $25 to $45 per hour, with potential eligibility for healthcare benefits after 30 hours per week, along with holidays and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applicable experience required.
• Ability to learn new technical skills.
• Motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and debug new products and machines.
• Solder and perform electrical assembly.
• Organize build area and keep it clean.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Electrical assembly

Soldering

Experience with machining

Education

High school diploma

Associate or vocational school degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm, hired by leading technology companies to design their next generation products. In an industry of overly‑complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.

Simplexity promotes an inclusive work environment with equitable opportunities for all employees. We believe collaboration is the key to innovation as ideas are shared across multidisciplinary platforms where diverse perspectives are always welcome. Simplexity has a firm belief that when individual parts are brought together, connected, and allowed to interact, an even better system with its own properties and processes emerges.

We are seeking an Electro‑mechanical Technician for our San Diego Area office. The primary focus of the job will be assembling, wiring, and building complex electro‑mechanical instruments and products. Specific responsibilities vary by project; however, it is imperative that you have a strong technical aptitude and attention to detail. Experience with machining, additive manufacturing, and part modification is also highly desired.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assemble and debug new products, machines, and instruments
• Solder, build cables, and perform electrical assembly and troubleshooting
• Use CAD tools and documentation to understand how subsystems should be assembled
• Document work done and any issues encountered in cloud‑based defect tracking system
• Organize build area and keep a clean shop

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required
• Associate or vocational school degree, or equivalent military experience desired
• 2+ years of applicable experience
• Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills
• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organization and analytical skills combined with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Ethical and honest in every part of the job

OTHER EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Experience in any of the following areas is a plus:

• SolidWorks or other CAD experience
• Knowledge of and safe use of machine tools and fabrication of parts
• Understanding of electrical circuits and schematics
• Experience with Microsoft Office

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Pay commensurate with experience, ranging from $25 to $45 per hour. It is expected that this position will be part‑time with some full‑time bursts, depending on project and build needs. Holidays and PTO are pro‑rated based on hours worked. No other benefits provided for employees who work less than 30 hrs/wk.

If the position ends up being over 30 hrs/wk on a regular basis, you would qualify for:

• Excellent Healthcare plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) fully paid for by the company for the employee; partial payment for dependents
• 401(k) plan with company match after 1,000 hours of service
• Long‑term and short‑term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Paid maternity/new parent leave
• 11 Paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Job location is onsite in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo, San Diego Area).

Simplexity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.