Maintenance Systems Technician

ManpowerGroup; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading Life Sciences and Medical Diagnostics organization, seeks a Mechanical Systems Technician to join the Mechanical Engineering Department in Pleasanton, CA. The role supports design, testing, and transfer of electro-mechanical instruments through R&D and manufacturing phases.

Ideal candidates will have strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and hands-on engineering experience in prototyping, machining, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Experience with prototyping, machining, hand tools, precision measurement equipment, soldering, crimping, and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and multi-tasking skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design, fabrication, assembly, modification, and testing of electro-mechanical instruments.
• Build and test R&D prototypes across the engineering development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, optical, fluidic, and system-level instrument issues and root cause.
• Assist transfer of development instruments into manufacturing, including troubleshooting guides and assembly procedures.
• Assist reliability, verification, validation, and laboratory testing activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Prototyping

Machining

Hand tools

Precision measurement

Soldering

Crimping

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Mechanical Systems Technician

Our client, a leading Life Sciences and Medical Diagnostics organization, is seeking a Mechanical Systems Technician to join their team. As a Mechanical Systems Technician, you will be part of the Mechanical Engineering Department supporting the Mechanical Engineering and R&D Teams. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: Mechanical Systems Technician

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Pay Range: $40.00/hour

Shift: First Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

What's the Job?

• Support the design, fabrication, assembly, modification, and testing of complex electro-mechanical instruments and components.
• Build and test R&D prototypes throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, optical, fluidic, and system-level instrument issues and identify root causes.
• Support transfer of development instruments into manufacturing, including troubleshooting guides and assembly procedures.
• Assist with reliability, verification, validation, and laboratory testing activities.

What's Needed?

• Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in an engineering or technical environment.
• Expertise in prototyping, machining, hand tools, precision measurement equipment, soldering, crimping, and electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and multi-tasking skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

What's in it for Me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical diagnostic and life science technologies.
• Hands-on involvement from research and development through product launch.
• Collaborative and innovative R&D environment.
• Exposure to advanced electro-mechanical systems and instrumentation.
• Competitive pay and career growth opportunities with a global organization.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.