Engineering Technician

ACL Digital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital is looking for a hands-on Engineering Technician to support the deployment, maintenance, and logistics of test equipment in engineering lab environments in San Diego, California. This role is vital for ensuring that equipment is operational and supports engineering teams effectively.

The successful candidate will have a High School diploma and at least 1 year of related experience. Responsibilities include installing test equipment, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and using AI tools to enhance equipment reliability. This position promises to play an essential role in transitioning to more predictive operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Engineering Technician or related work experience.
• Ability to transport and install equipment weighing at least 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and deploy test equipment and setups.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration tracking.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Manage equipment logistics and maintain asset records.
• Ensure lab readiness, safety, and compliance.
• Provide Tier 1 technical support to engineers.
• Document procedures and equipment status.
• Monitor equipment performance using AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Equipment installation

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

AI-enabled tools usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Engineering Technician to support the deployment, maintenance, and logistics of test equipment in engineering lab environments. This role is critical to ensuring equipment is installed, operational, and readily available to support engineering teams and project timelines.

This position is evolving with AI‑enabled tools to improve equipment reliability, optimize calibration, and reduce downtime. You will directly enable engineering productivity by ensuring test equipment is reliable, accessible, and optimized—while helping transition engineering technical operations from reactive support to data‑driven, predictive performance.

Education Requirement

High School diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of Engineering Technician or related work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports and installs equipment weighing at least 25 lbs.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and deploy test equipment and bench test set ups.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration tracking, and general diagnostics
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support root‑cause analysis
• Manage equipment logistics (transport, tracking, and inventory)
• Maintain accurate asset records in centralized systems
• Ensure lab readiness, safety, and compliance (ESD, quality standards)
• Provide Tier 1 technical support to engineers during testing
• Document procedures, maintenance activities, and equipment status
• Use AI‑enabled tools to monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and support predictive maintenance
• Support data collection and validation to improve equipment analytics and AI‑driven insights