Manufacturing Technician

HireArt; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer subsidized healthcare

Flexible Spending Account

Short- and long-term disability coverage

401k package

Job summary

HireArt is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Foster City, CA to support the development of electronic hardware within an autonomous ride-hailing company. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, and validating electronic hardware as well as providing feedback on manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and over 4 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly. Benefits include employer-subsidized healthcare and a 401k package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Previous experience in low-volume manufacturing environments.
• IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and validate electronic hardware.
• Support engineers in new product development.
• Perform quality inspections and final product testing.
• Document work and communicate issues to engineering teams.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Reading technical drawings

Proficiency with assembly tools

Strong verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Soldering iron

Torque tools

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Expected compensation: 47.40 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Manufacturing Technician to support the development of electronic hardware for advanced automotive applications.

In this role, you’ll provide rapid prototyping and low-volume hardware assembly to support product development and accelerate design iterations. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you'll assemble, test, and validate electronic hardware while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and schedule.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail-oriented, and self‑motivated, with experience supporting product development through prototype builds, testing, and low-volume manufacturing.

As a Manufacturing Technician, You’ll

• Assemble, test, and validate electronic hardware ranging from engineering prototypes to low-volume production builds.
• Support engineers during new product development by providing feedback on manufacturability and assembly processes.
• Assist in developing alternative assembly techniques and process improvements to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Perform quality inspections, including serving as a quality delegate to inspect work completed by other technicians.
• Perform final product testing in accordance with documented procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established manufacturing processes.
• Accurately document work and communicate assembly or quality issues to engineering teams.
• Work independently on routine assignments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly
• Previous experience supporting product development teams in a low-volume manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation
• Proficiency using standard assembly tools, including cutters, crimpers, soldering irons, pin insertion/removal tools, and torque tools
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with soldering, power supplies, signal generators, and oscilloscopes
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed work instructions with minimal supervision
• IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-STD-001 certification or equivalent experience preferred
• Technical training such as soldering certification, trade school, or on-the-job training is preferred
• This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 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 Foster City, 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.