Electro-Mechanical Assembler – 1st Shift

Aerotek; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Basketball court

Discounted lunches

ERG programs

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Assembler for the Mira Mesa site in San Diego, CA. This 1st shift role involves assembling, wiring, testing, and inspecting complex electro‑mechanical subassemblies in a highly collaborative, computer‑driven production environment.

The position is contract-to-hire with pay between $26 and $30 per hour. You will work with 42Q MES, perform firmware loading, and conduct functional tests while following strict build plans and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical subassembly work, including both mechanical and electrical/electronic assembly.
• Proven mechanical assembly skills with hand and small power tools.
• Experience with wire harness assembly and testing of electrical connections.
• Experience performing testing and troubleshooting on devices with clear reporting to team leads.
• Strong computer proficiency and daily use of Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and build plans with high attention to detail.
• Experience with PCBAs and electronic modules.
• Testing/troubleshooting experience using electronics diagnostics tools like oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical subassemblies following detailed computer-based work instructions and build plans.
• Perform mechanical assembly with hand tools and small power tools.
• Complete wire harness assembly and electrical connections to modules/PCBA.
• Use MES (42Q) to open work instructions, record tasks, and maintain traceability.
• Install firmware on PCBAs using laptops and scripts per procedures.
• Conduct functional testing, enter results, and monitor outcomes.
• Troubleshoot failures by identifying root causes and applying repairs.
• Document all steps in MES and adhere to build plans and processes.
• Collaborate with senior technicians and supervisors to achieve production goals.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Wire harnessing

PCBAs testing

Firmware loading

Troubleshooting

MES 42Q

Outlook & Teams

Electrical wiring

Tools

Oscilloscope

Crimping tools

Firmware programming tools

42Q MES

Laptop for firmware

Job description

Aerotek is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Assembler for the Mira Mesa site in San Diego, CA. This 1st shift role involves assembling, wiring, testing, and inspecting complex electro‑mechanical subassemblies in a highly collaborative, computer‑driven production environment.

The position is contract-to-hire with pay between $26 and $30 per hour. You will work with 42Q MES, perform firmware loading, and conduct functional tests while following strict build plans and documentation requirements.