Hardware Engineering Technician

SoloPoint Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to assemble and integrate complex subsystems, run tests, and troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and optical domains.

Responsibilities include supporting NPI from prototype to production and updating documentation, with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement within the shop floor environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or related engineering environment.
• Hands-on assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of complex systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, cable drawings, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting of circuits, sensors, and controls including VFDs and transducers.
• Experience with subsystems and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, optical, and pneumatic subsystems and complete system-level builds.
• Execute system testing, troubleshooting, repair, and process qualification for prototypes, pilot builds, and production releases.
• Troubleshoot and repair subsystems built by third-party suppliers and validate performance to requirements.
• Support new product introduction from prototype through pilot builds and production release, providing technical feedback to engineering and manufacturing.
• Create, review, redline, and update assembly, test, calibration, and related documentation; participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Systems integration

Pneumatic systems

Safety awareness

Networking basics

Lift operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Cable harnessing

Windows OS

Job description

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or a related engineering environment, ideally capital equipment manufacturing.
• Hands-on capability to assemble, integrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and optical systems.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, cable drawings, and mechanical drawings to build cable harnesses and electrical enclosures.
• Strong troubleshooting of circuits, sensors, and controls, including power, resistance, current, pressure transducers, oxygen sensors, and VFDs.
• Experience assembling and troubleshooting linear stages, guide systems, pumps, cooling systems, and linear motion and control systems.
• Ability to safely perform physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders, and occasionally working in confined spaces; ability to use forklift/gantry equipment for heavy lifts where applicable.
• Proficiency with Windows OS, installing software/drivers, navigating file systems, and troubleshooting local networks using IP and ModBus protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, optical, and pneumatic subsystems and complete system-level builds.
• Execute system testing, troubleshooting, repair, and process qualification for prototypes, pilot builds, and production releases.
• Troubleshoot and repair subsystems built by third-party suppliers and validate performance to requirements.
• Support new product introduction from prototype through pilot builds and production release, providing technical feedback to engineering and manufacturing.
• Create, review, redline, and update assembly, test, calibration, and related documentation; participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives.