Electrical & Controls Tech for Prototyping Automation

CreateMe; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellness perks

401(k) retirement program

Flexible Paid Time Off

Equity program

Inventor Award and Recognition

Learning opportunities

Job summary

CreateMe is seeking an Engineering Technician with strong electrical and wiring expertise to support development, integration, and continuous improvement of our automated apparel assembly systems.

You will work hands-on with prototype machinery, electro‑mechanical subsystems, control panels, sensors, motion components, and custom tooling—helping diagnose issues and optimize designs toward commercialization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience aligned with the responsibilities of this role.
• AS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Strong wiring experience: control panels, low-voltage systems, sensors, motor drivers, power distribution, cable management.
• Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems, including reading schematics, interpreting electrical drawings, and using diagnostic tools.
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or repairing automated or semi-automated machinery.
• Ability to run experiments, follow test procedures, capture accurate data, and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, route, and terminate electrical panels, prototype control boxes, junctions, and harnesses following engineering schematics.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues (power, signal, grounding, noise, sensor wiring, motor drivers, PLC/IPC-connected components).
• Test, validate, and document electrical subsystem performance, including suggested wiring or hardware improvements.
• Support electrical safety, labeling, organization, and preventive maintenance of prototype automation systems.
• Operate prototype automation equipment, log system behavior, and identify repeatable bugs, gaps, or failure modes.
• Collect, organize, and present experiment data—photos, wiring notes, test logs, parameter sets, timing data—for engineering debug and root-cause analysis.
• Assist in system bring-up for new prototypes, including alignment, calibration, and integration of updated components.
• Perform routine maintenance on R&D equipment; maintain logs; identify needed spare parts; track inventory.
• Create or update SOPs, maintenance instructions, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
• Assist with technician-level mechanical build tasks (mounting hardware, panel layout, fasteners, brackets, cable routing).
• Support quality, safety, and lab operations standards at all times.

Skills

Strong wiring experience

Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Experimentation & data recording

Independent and collaborative

Education

AS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

PLC/IPC control systems

CAD/ECAD tools (SolidWorks, Onshape, AutoCAD Electrical)

Job description

CreateMe is seeking an Engineering Technician with strong electrical and wiring expertise to support development, integration, and continuous improvement of our automated apparel assembly systems.

You will work hands-on with prototype machinery, electro‑mechanical subsystems, control panels, sensors, motion components, and custom tooling—helping diagnose issues and optimize designs toward commercialization.