Mechanical Technician

Pro Staff; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and Parking Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Employee Discount and Perks Programs

Job summary

Pro Staff in Newark, CA is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to support assembly, inventory management, material handling, and lab organization in a prototype environment.

This full-time role involves kitting, BOM verification, and working with high- and low-voltage systems. You will operate hand and power tools, follow standardized work instructions, and collaborate with engineering and production teams on prototype builds and testing.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, BOMs and electronics.
• Experience using hand and power tools and assembly equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and organization.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype assembly operations through kitting and material preparation.
• Build and assemble high- and low-voltage distribution systems and harnesses per instructions.
• Assist with BOM verification and inventory management.
• Provide instrumentation support and inventory checks.
• Maintain clean, organized prototype lab using 5S and EHS practices.
• Disassemble and scrap components to support inventory control.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on prototype builds and testing.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Good communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Assembly equipment

Job description

Now Hiring: Mechanical Technician

Location: Newark, CA

Pay: Up to $23.00/hour

Schedule: Full-Time

Join a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing team supporting the development of innovative automotive products. We are seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Technician to assist with assembly, inventory management, material handling, and laboratory organization in a prototype environment.

Job Duties

• Support prototype assembly operations through kitting, material preparation, and part movement.
• Build and assemble high-voltage distribution systems and low-voltage wire harnesses following standardized work instructions.
• Assist with inventory management, documentation, and bill of materials (BOM) verification.
• Perform instrumentation support activities, including thermocouple (TC) creation and inventory checks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe prototype lab using 5S and EHS best practices.
• Disassemble and scrap end-of-life electronic components to support inventory control.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support prototype builds and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, electronic components, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions accurately.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible, dependable, and comfortable working in a dynamic laboratory environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and organization.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and Parking Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Employee Discount and Perks Programs