Production & Testing Technician II - Electronics & Optics

Socket.dev; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision fully paid

Three weeks vacation

Automatic 401(k) contribution, 5% of W

Educational assistance

On-site work environment

Job summary

OKSI in Torrance, CA seeks a Production/Manufacturing Technician II to support fabrication, assembly, testing, inventory, and shipment of hardware systems, including drones and optical housings. You will work hands-on in a fast-paced production environment and help drive process improvements as we scale.

You will read drawings and BOMs, assemble components, run tests, document results, and collaborate with engineers on build requirements and manufacturability feedback.

Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience assembling mechanical and/or electronic systems.
• Familiarity with basic shop tools (torque drivers, calipers, soldering irons).
• Understanding of ESD safety and cleanroom/bench practices.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• 2-4 years of manufacturing, prototyping, or technical assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and maintain accurate inventory of mechanical, electrical, and optical components
• Assemble systems following detailed work instructions, and help improve those instructions over time
• Run test procedures and inspections on subassemblies and full systems, documenting results and escalating issues
• Package, label, and ship finished hardware, following proper handling protocols
• Partner with engineers on build requirements and design-for-manufacturability feedback
• Support prototype builds, keeping parts and workspaces organized
• Maintain inventory logs, assembly records, and test documentation
• Flag workflow inefficiencies and contribute ideas to improve safety and productivity

Skills

Read drawings & BOMs

Hands-on assembly

ESD/safe bench practices

Detail-oriented

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/technical education helpful

Tools

Torque drivers

Calipers

Soldering irons

Job description

OKSI in Torrance, CA seeks a Production/Manufacturing Technician II to support fabrication, assembly, testing, inventory, and shipment of hardware systems, including drones and optical housings. You will work hands-on in a fast-paced production environment and help drive process improvements as we scale.

You will read drawings and BOMs, assemble components, run tests, document results, and collaborate with engineers on build requirements and manufacturability feedback.