Engineering Support Technician

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking an Engineering Support Technician for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on hands-on building, testing, and validating electro-mechanical prototype systems in an on-site manufacturing/engineering lab.

You will work closely with engineers to support design verification, perform calibration, troubleshooting, and data collection to keep new products on track. Prior assembly, test, and schematic-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Strong electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Comfortable running calibration, testing, burn-in and integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Build complete machines from subassemblies for the main assembly and production line.
• Perform calibration, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Bridge between production and engineering when needed.
• Follow work instructions and SOPs with limited oversight.
• Work from schematics and plans to perform testing and checkout.
• Conduct engineering tests to collect data and support research.
• Perform operational tests and fault isolation on systems.
• Assist in remedying malfunctions and in designing test equipment.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical assembly

Read schematics

Calibration and testing

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Support Technician

6-month Contract

Job Description

The Engineering Technician will support engineering activities including design, testing, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems. The role involves moderately complex work that requires considerable judgment and initiative in resolving problems and making recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support the main assembly and production line by building complete machines from subassemblies.
• Perform calibration, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Act as a bridge between production associates and engineering when needed.
• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures with limited oversight.
• Work from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions.
• Conduct engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.
• Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
• Assist in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment.
• Use manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills with minimal supervision.
• Strong electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Comfortable running calibration, testing, burn-in, and integration activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling and building complete machines/systems.
• 6+ years of relevant technician/assembly experience preferred.
• Component-level troubleshooting experience is helpful but not required.
• Degree is not required.

Why Work Here?

This is a hands-on technician role where you’ll build, troubleshoot, and test real electro-mechanical machine components, work closely with engineers, and have real ownership over keeping new products on track.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role in a manufacturing and engineering lab environment, requiring frequent hands-on work with electrical systems, moving mechanical parts, and prototype equipment. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance may be necessary, and there is exposure to electrical hazards and manufacturing equipment (appropriate safety training provided). The work schedule is 1st shift, 6am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday, with 10-hour days and potential overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.