Engineering Assembly Technician – Contract

Jobot Consulting; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime pay potential

Medical benefits 75% employee coverage

Dependent coverage 25%

Job summary

Jobot Consulting in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking two hands-on Engineering Assembly Technicians to support mechanical/electromechanical assembly builds in a fast-paced engineering environment. The role focuses on building and reworking assemblies from released designs, allowing engineers to concentrate on new product work.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience reading engineering drawings, and a background assembling complex hardware or electromechanical systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical/electromechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Experience assembling complex hardware from released designs.
• Strong attention to detail and build quality.
• Ability to work independently while following documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of mechanical and electromechanical hardware.
• Build assemblies according to released drawings and documentation.
• Perform rework and modifications per approved drawings.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, BOMs, and technical docs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and assembly equipment.
• Verify assemblies meet drawing and workmanship requirements.
• Identify discrepancies or missing components and communicate them.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve build questions.
• Maintain organized parts, tools, and work areas.
• Follow safety, quality, and assembly procedures.
• Support engineering build schedules and changing priorities.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent work

Engineer collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque tools

Job description

Job details:

Hands-on opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers building cutting-edge AI hardware

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Holly Leahy

Salary: $45 - $60 per hour

We are seeking two hands-on Engineering Assembly Technicians to support mechanical/electromechanical assembly builds and rework in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The primary focus of this position will be building and reworking assemblies according to released engineering drawings and established documentation. This is not a prototype design position—the technicians will work from completed and released designs, allowing the engineering team to remain focused on new product and design work.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience reading engineering drawings, and a background assembling complex hardware or electromechanical systems.

Why join us?

• A contract with weekly pay with overtime pay potential
• 75% coverage of medical benefits for the employee
• 25% for dependents

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of mechanical and electromechanical hardware
• Build assemblies according to released engineering drawings and documentation
• Perform rework and modifications according to approved drawings and instructions
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, and technical documentation
• Use standard hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and assembly equipment
• Verify assemblies meet drawing and workmanship requirements
• Identify and communicate discrepancies, missing components, or assembly issues
• Work closely with mechanical and hardware engineers to resolve build-related questions
• Maintain organized parts, tools, and work areas
• Follow established safety, quality, and assembly procedures
• Support engineering build schedules and changing project priorities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical, electromechanical, manufacturing, or engineering assembly experience
• Experience building complex hardware from engineering or assembly drawings
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, BOMs, and technical instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with assembly tools
• Experience performing hardware rework or modifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to build quality
• Ability to work independently while following released engineering documentation
• Comfortable working directly with engineers in a fast-paced hardware environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with rack-level, server, power, data center, semiconductor, aerospace, robotics, or other complex electromechanical hardware
• Experience with cable routing, connectors, fasteners, torque specifications, and hardware installation
• Previous experience supporting engineering or NPI builds
• Experience with complex electromechanical assemblies

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.