Prototype Build Technician – Mechanical & Electrical

Express Employment Professionals - Vancouver, WA; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Vancouver, WA is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician II to support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced engineering environment. You will work on innovative products, combining mechanical, electrical, and assembly skills to keep projects moving.

The role emphasizes wiring, soldering, schematic reading, and troubleshooting, with collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED, Associate’s preferred.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in prototyping or related roles.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, maintain, and upgrade prototypes (mechanical + wiring + soldering).
• Support builds using motors, sensors, pneumatics, and related systems.
• Perform testing and accurately document results.
• Troubleshoot issues with prototypes and assemblies.
• Provide technical support to engineers.
• Keep workspaces clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Vancouver, WA is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician II to support prototype builds, testing, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced engineering environment. You will work on innovative products, combining mechanical, electrical, and assembly skills to keep projects moving.

The role emphasizes wiring, soldering, schematic reading, and troubleshooting, with collaboration across engineering teams.