Electromechanical Test & Prototype Technician

ACTalent; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician in South San Francisco for assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electromechanical systems. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Test, and Software teams to build prototypes, execute tests, maintain equipment, and drive improvements.

The role requires broad mechanical and electrical skills, strong documentation, and comfort in a fast-paced product environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency with common test and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience supporting engineering development, manufacturing, prototype, or test environments.
• Strong documentation and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and rework mechanical systems and subassemblies from engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform composite fabrication activities including layup, trimming, bonding, sanding, drilling, and finishing.
• Operate curing equipment such as ovens, autoclaves, and vacuum systems.
• Build fixtures, jigs, and support tooling for assembly and testing.
• Support prototype builds, teardowns, inspections, and component restoration activities.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical troubleshooting

Test & validation

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

Documentation

ERP

Jira

Education

Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent hands‑on experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Diagnostics equipment

Jira

ERP systems

Job description

ACTalent is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician in South San Francisco for assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electromechanical systems. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Test, and Software teams to build prototypes, execute tests, maintain equipment, and drive improvements.

The role requires broad mechanical and electrical skills, strong documentation, and comfort in a fast-paced product environment.