Factory Technician – Technology Product Manufacturing

Stray Systemes; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Stray Systemes in Irvine, CA is seeking a Factory Technician for our on-site production team. This contract role involves hands-on assembly, QA inspections, and continuous improvement to support fast-paced output.

You will work with SMT and through-hole equipment, and collaborate across assembly, test, and shipping. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of electronics manufacturing experience, strong soldering skills, and comfort with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or production.
• Proven skills in soldering, IPC-A-610 awareness, ESD handling, and reading assembly drawings/work instructions.
• Experience with QA (Quality Assurance) processes, first article inspection, and basic test equipment experience.
• Comfortable using and learning new inventory/ERP systems for material movement and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing it right the first time, with excellent time management skills.
• Reliable and punctual – production starts upon arrival.

Responsibilities

• Product Assembly: Hand and machine assembly of products, proprietary components, and finished goods on a fast-paced line.
• Quality Assurance: Perform in-process and final QA inspections using specialized tools and visual standards; document defects and suggest fixes.
• Production Support: Set up workstations, run SMT/reflow/through-hole equipment, and meet daily output targets.
• Inventory Management: Kit parts, cycle count, transact material in the ERP system, and flag shortages to keep the line moving.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify waste, safety risks, or yield issues; suggest and implement process improvements and cost savings.
• Cross-training: Flex between assembly, test, rework, and shipping as needed; maintain team-oriented mindset.

Skills

Soldering

IPC-A-610

ESD Handling

Reading Drawings

QA Processes

Inventory/ERP

Tools

SMT equipment

Reflow oven

Through-hole equipment

Job description

Factory Technician – Technology Product Manufacturing

Stray Systemes, LLC is a rapidly growing, clean energy innovation company in Orange County. We are seeking candidates with hands-on factory technician experience, to join our startup production team. This is an exciting opportunity to join from the ground up!

Location

Irvine, CA

Workplace

On-site

Compensation

$22 – $30 /hr

Timeline

TBD

Overview

This is a contract role, with an opportunity to earn internal advancement as our company and your skills grow. You will be on the floor everyday building, testing, and improving the products that ship to our valued customers.

This job opportunity is for someone who shows up on time, takes pride in themselves, in their work, and is excited to roll up their sleeves. This description does not cover everything you will do, but it a start for a good understanding from day one. We want to meet with dedicated, high-spirited, team players who spot problems, suggests fixes, and have a passion for innovation in the energy sector and a sincere desire to grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Product Assembly: Hand and machine assembly of products, proprietary components, and finished goods on a fast-paced line
• Quality Assurance: Perform in-process and final QA (Quality Assurance) inspections using specialized tools, and visual standards. Document defects, help improve upon and prevent root causes
• Production Support: Set up workstations, run SMT/reflow/through-hole equipment, hit and support daily output targets
• Inventory Management: Kit parts, cycle count, transact material in a proprietary system, and flag shortages before they stop the line and hinder progress.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify waste, safety risks, or yield issues. Recommend, suggest, and help implement process improvements, cost reductions, and savings. We seek doers and thinkers.
• Cross-training: Flex/transition between assembly, test, rework, and shipping as needed. “Not my job” mentality, will not work with our team-oriented philosophy.

Qualifications

• Confidence in your ability to learn and grow.
• Good energy, positive mentality
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or production
• Proven skills in soldering, IPC-A-610 awareness, ESD handling, and reading assembly drawings/work instructions
• Experience with QA (Quality Assurance) processes, first article inspection, and basic test equipment experience
• Comfortable using and learning new inventory/ERP systems for material movement and data entry
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing it right the first time, with excellent time management skills
• Reliable and punctual – production starts upon arrival
• “Roll up your sleeves” mindset – you will be moving, building, and solving problems
• Entrepreneurial spirit – you see improvement opportunities and speak up with well thought out recommendations
• Able to lift 35+ lbs, stand for 8 hours, and work in a team-based environment

Nice to Have

• This is a production floor role. You can expect potential for a loud, active environment with standard PPE including ESD smocks and safety glasses. Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and have authorization to work in the USA.
• The list above is not fully complete, everything you will do is impossible to list in a job description. We are building fast and roles evolve. If you are looking for a “stay in your lane” job, this is not it. If you want to learn, contribute, and move up,
• Be a part of a growing team of highly intelligent individuals, mentoring through osmosis
• Play a part in improving energy efficiency, a serious global challenge
• Hourly Rate: $22–$30/hr, based on professional experience with IPC certs, soldering skills, QC and QA background
• Occasional overtime eligible at 1.5x after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week in accordance with CA law
• On-the-job training on new equipment, IPC standards, and lean manufacturing
• Path for advancement – grow with the company as skills increase.
• Work with a team that values ideas. If you see a better way, we want to hear it!