Engineering Technician - Mid-Level

Shinkei Systems Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Engineering-focused team

Hands-on hardware experience

Skill development

Travel to docks

Seremoni-grade fish

Job summary

Shinkei in Los Angeles is seeking a mid-level technician to assemble, integrate, and inspect Poseidon machines in a fast-paced production environment. You will handle mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical subassemblies, read drawings, follow BOMs, and meet quality targets with limited supervision.

Daily tasks include wiring, harness routing, and debugging, using drills, torque wrenches, and multimeters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, BOMs, and build instructions.
• Experience with electrical assembly and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Independently assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical subassemblies and production machines.
• Own assigned subassemblies and build stages from start to finish, meeting quality and schedule targets.
• Follow engineering drawings, BOMs, and build instructions to maintain accuracy.
• Perform wiring, crimping, connector assembly, and harness routing.
• Use tools and multimeters daily to complete builds.
• Inspect work and resolve routine build issues before downstream impact.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and escalate when needed.
• Incorporate engineering changes and updated instructions into active builds.
• Identify opportunities to improve instructions, tooling, and processes.
• Coordinate with Production Coordinator to meet deadlines and document progress.
• Support training of junior technicians and assist field deployments when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read drawings & BOMs

Independent work

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Willingness to learn IPC/WHMA-A-620

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque wrenches

Multimeter

Job description

Pay: $33-40/hr

This is a hands-on, build-heavy manufacturing role in a fast-paced production environment. Most days will be spent assembling, integrating, and inspecting Shinkei's Poseidon machines. Mid-level technicians are expected to independently complete builds, own assigned subassemblies, follow engineering documentation, and consistently meet quality and production targets.

Our work focuses primarily on mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies, with some wiring, testing, and troubleshooting. We're looking for someone who can work efficiently with limited supervision, adapt to evolving hardware and processes, and help maintain a consistent production cadence.

What You'll Do

• Independently assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical subassemblies and production machines.
• Own assigned subassemblies and build stages from start to completion, ensuring work meets quality standards and production schedules.
• Follow engineering drawings, BOMs, build instructions, and torque specifications to complete builds accurately and consistently.
• Perform wiring, cable preparation, crimping, connector assembly, harness routing, and electrical integration.
• Use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, crimpers, and multimeters throughout daily assembly work.
• Inspect completed work, identify discrepancies, and resolve routine build issues before they affect downstream assembly.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues during integration and testing, escalating issues that require engineering support.
• Incorporate engineering changes and updated instructions into active builds while communicating unclear documentation or part discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve build instructions, tooling, and assembly processes.
• Manage assigned work efficiently, communicate progress and blockers, and coordinate with the Production Coordinator to meet build deadlines.
• Maintain an organized work area and support the training and development of junior technicians.
• Occasionally support field deployments (if interested), hardware upgrades, and service work.

What You'll Need

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, mechanical or electromechanical assembly, robotics, automation, or a similar environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and torque wrenches.
• Ability to independently read and interpret mechanical drawings, part diagrams, BOMs, and build instructions.
• Experience with electrical assembly, wire stripping, crimping, connectors, and multimeter use.
• Familiarity with quality standards and the importance of accurate, repeatable assembly.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to balance build quality with production deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain a consistent pace with limited supervision.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment where designs, instructions, and production priorities can change.
• Dependability, initiative, and willingness to support teammates and share technical knowledge.

Required Technical Experience

• Mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assembly.
• Hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and basic assembly practices.
• Wire stripping, crimping, connector assembly, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Reading technical drawings, BOMs, and detailed work instructions.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 wire harness standards or willingness to learn and apply them.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial crimping tools, D-sub connectors, and circular connectors.
• Low-voltage electrical systems and multimeter-based troubleshooting.
• Experience with motors, actuators, or other electromechanical assemblies.
• Manufacturing, robotics, automation, or hardware integration.
• Basic Linux command line, Python, or hardware testing.
• Field deployments, equipment installation, or preventive maintenance.

What Success Looks Like

Successful mid-level technicians consistently produce high-quality work while maintaining the pace required in a growing production environment. They can independently complete assigned builds, follow documentation closely, manage their time, and identify problems before they become larger production issues.

As Poseidon continues to evolve, technicians must adapt to engineering changes while maintaining build quality and communicating discrepancies early. Mid-level technicians are also expected to help improve repeatability, support junior team members, and take increasing ownership of their subassemblies and processes.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for growth.
• A collaborative, engineering-focused team.
• Hands-on experience building meaningful hardware from the lab to fishing vessel.
• Opportunities to develop technical skills and take ownership of production processes.
• Occasional travel to docks and deployment sites.
• A freezer full of Seremoni-grade fish (seriously!).

Shinkei is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who have taken an unconventional path to develop their skills.