Engineering Technician

ManpowerGroup; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Weekly Pay

401(k) + Match

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client in Foster City, CA seeks an Engineering Technician to support AHMO and the Engineering Lab, contributing to rapid prototyping and low-volume hardware assembly for quick design iterations.

You will follow detailed processes, assist engineers in product development, and help resolve prototyping issues while assembling and testing electronics from prototype to short-run production, ensuring quality and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• AS degree with 1 year of electro-mechanical assembly experience, or 3 years of electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Technical training such as soldering, trade school, or OJT classes (preferred).
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings, and apply them accurately during assembly and testing.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and experience using a computer to enter data and use the internet.
• Proficiency with standard assembly tools (cutters, crimpers, soldering irons, pin insertion/removal tools, and torque tools) plus hands-on lab experience (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes).

Responsibilities

• Follow directions and closely adhere to process details for each assignment to support reliable project execution.
• Assist engineers during development of new products to optimize the manufacturing process and improve build efficiency.
• Support engineers by developing solutions and alternative assembly techniques to resolve issues that arise during prototyping and short-run production.
• Accurately assemble and test a variety of electronic hardware from engineering prototypes through short run production.
• Perform final product testing and inspect work as a Quality Delegate, ensuring work meets written procedures and lab quality expectations.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Reading technical drawings

Google Suite proficiency

General lab skills

Education

AS degree in electro-mechanical assembly

Tools

Cutters

Crimpers

Soldering irons

Pin insertion/removal tools

Torque tools

Power supplies

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Our client, a leader in autonomous mobility, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their team. As an Engineering Technician, you will be part of the Operations team supporting Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations (AHMO) and the Engineering Lab. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to quality, the drive to improve processes, and the confidence to work with minimal supervision on routine tasks—aligning successfully in a fast-paced product development environment.

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Location: Foster City, CA

Pay Range: $48/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Follow directions and closely adhere to process details for each assignment to support reliable project execution.
• Assist engineers during development of new products to optimize the manufacturing process and improve build efficiency.
• Support engineers by developing solutions and alternative assembly techniques to resolve issues that arise during prototyping and short-run production.
• Accurately assemble and test a variety of electronic hardware from engineering prototypes through short run production.
• Perform final product testing and inspect work as a Quality Delegate, ensuring work meets written procedures and lab quality expectations.

What's Needed?

• AS degree with 1 year of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, or 3 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Technical training such as soldering, trade school, or OJT classes (preferred).
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings, and apply them accurately during assembly and testing.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and experience using a computer to enter data and use the internet.
• Proficiency with standard assembly tools (cutters, crimpers, soldering irons, pin insertion/removal tools, and torque tools) plus hands-on lab experience (power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to rapid prototyping and low-volume hardware assembly that supports quick design iterations.
• Work with a motivated, high-energy team focused on timely completion of engineering lab projects.
• Clear performance expectations tied to quality and schedule while supporting cross-functional product development.
• Hands-on experience assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic hardware from prototype to short-run production.
• A role that values communication—being informative, complete, accurate, and clear with updates and documentation.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.