Engineering Technician

HireArt, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Disability & Life insurance

401k

Job summary

HireArt, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician in the Mission District, San Francisco, to support build, test, and maintenance of advanced hardware and systems.

You will assemble, troubleshoot, and troubleshoot hardware across electrical and electromechanical domains, collaborating with engineers and operations teams to drive prototype development. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with electrical wiring, schematics, and diagnostic tools, with a focus on quality and documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in engineering support or related tech environments.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, electromechanical, computer, and hardware systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Experience building and troubleshooting wiring and cable harnesses.
• Proficient with shop and diagnostic tools (multimeters, scopes, soldering, crimping).
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and networking basics.
• Experience in a shop/lab or prototype environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn new tools in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, modify, test, and troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical hardware.
• Diagnose hardware issues using schematics, diagrams, and procedures.
• Build/repair cable harnesses and electrical assemblies.
• Support prototype builds, system integration, and testing activities.
• Configure computers, networking hardware, sensors, and components.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment for validation and testing.
• Document builds, configurations, tests, and changes in tracking systems.
• Identify root causes and propose design/manufacturing feedback.
• Maintain a safe, organized shop environment; assist with parts and inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics literacy

Cable harnesses

Hardware debugging

Electromechanical assembly

Test equipment handling

Education

Engineering/ Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Robotics degree

Technical or trade-school electronics training

IPC-610/IPC-620/J-STD-001 certifications

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering irons

Crimpers

Torque tools

CAN/Ethernet networking

CAD tools

Job description

An Innovative AI Infrastructure Company Advancing Robotics Technology

Full time

Location

Work environment

In-person

Expected pay amount

40.00 - 50.00 USD Per Hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexibility to set your schedule within operating hours (9:00 AM-12:00 AM)

Contract

HireArt is helping our client find a hands-on and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to support the build, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced hardware and technical systems. In this role, you'll work closely with engineering and operations teams to assemble and modify electrical and electromechanical hardware, diagnose system issues, support prototype and test-system development, and maintain reliable technical equipment. You'll work with a variety of hardware, including electrical components, computers, networking equipment, sensors, cable assemblies, and test equipment, while contributing to daily technical operations and ongoing product development. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with hardware, is comfortable troubleshooting unfamiliar technical problems, and can transition between structured assembly procedures and more open-ended engineering and debugging tasks. As an Engineering Technician, you'll:

• Assemble, install, modify, test, and troubleshoot electrical, electromechanical, and computer-based hardware systems.
• Diagnose hardware and system issues using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, diagnostic tools, and documented procedures.
• Build, modify, repair, and troubleshoot cable harnesses and electrical assemblies.
• Support prototype builds, engineering development projects, system integration, and testing activities.
• Assemble and configure computers, networking hardware, sensors, electronic components, and other commercially available hardware.
• Use standard shop, laboratory, and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, soldering equipment, crimpers, torque tools, and harnessing tools.
• Perform system validation, functional testing, and quality inspections according to engineering specifications and documented procedures.
• Identify root causes of hardware failures and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical and integration issues.
• Provide feedback on hardware design, manufacturability, assembly processes, serviceability, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of builds, configurations, troubleshooting, repairs, test results, and changes while tracking technical issues through ticketing or documentation systems.
• Support parts receiving, inventory management, equipment installation, upgrades, maintenance, and decommissioning activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop or lab environment while following established safety and quality procedures.
• Work independently on routine assignments while collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams on more complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Hands-on technical experience in engineering support, electronics, electromechanical assembly, robotics, manufacturing, test engineering, or a related technical environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, electromechanical, computer, and integrated hardware systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation
• Experience building, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical wiring and cable harnesses
• Experience using common shop, assembly, and diagnostic tools, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, crimpers, torque tools, and related equipment
• Familiarity with computer hardware, networking equipment, electrical components, and hardware/software integration
• Experience working in a shop, laboratory, prototype, manufacturing, fleet, or testing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, repeatable work
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and cross-functional partners
• Ability to learn new tools, systems, and technologies in a fast-paced technical environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, electronics, mechatronics, robotics, or a related technical field
• Technical or trade-school training in electronics, electromechanical systems, machining, or a related discipline
• IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD-001, soldering, or similar technical certification
• Experience working with Linux-based systems
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages
• Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, or other vehicle/network communication protocols
• Experience working with sensors, cameras, or other advanced sensing hardware
• Experience building or supporting test fixtures, test platforms, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems
• Experience with CAD tools or reviewing mechanical drawings and 3D models
• Machining, CNC, fabrication, metalworking, welding, or 3D-printing experience

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in a shop, laboratory, testing, or hardware development environment
• Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, electronic test equipment, and shop equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift and move equipment weighing approximately 25-30 pounds, with assistance for heavier equipment
• Ability to bend, crouch, or work around equipment and wiring as needed
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment:

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Mission District, San Francisco, CA area. HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.