Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician (Contract)

HRL Laboratories, LLC; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

HRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking a skilled mechanical assembly technician to join the packaging solutions team for radar and phased array systems. You will follow detailed instructions, assemble electromechanical components, wire and solder leads, and verify quality through inspections and testing.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification, coil winding experience, and familiarity with defense manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 soldering certification.
• Experience winding coils for transformers or magnetic assemblies.
• Familiarity with military/defense manufacturing environments or AS9100/ISO-certified facilities.
• Experience with electrical testing, insulation materials, or measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation; accurately record production data and quality results.
• Assemble electromechanical components, wire connectors/cables, solder, and perform mechanical operations.
• Apply insulation materials, terminate and solder leads in accordance with J-STD-001, and perform trimming and preparation steps.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of wound coils; perform tests to verify compliance with quality requirements and drawings.
• Cut, strip, bend, route, and secure wire leads using pliers, wire scrapers, and other hand tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhere to HRL safety procedures and EHS requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and team members to resolve issues, improve processes, and support continuous improvement.
• Set up and operate test instruments for final product testing.
• Ensure accuracy and organization in all production and testing activities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues with the engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to work independently and within a small, highly skilled team.

Skills

Electrical testing

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Soldering tools

Job description

HRL Laboratories, LLC is seeking a skilled mechanical assembly technician to join the packaging solutions team for radar and phased array systems. You will follow detailed instructions, assemble electromechanical components, wire and solder leads, and verify quality through inspections and testing.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610 certification, coil winding experience, and familiarity with defense manufacturing environments.