R&D Prototyping Technician — CAD & Testing Lead

Modis; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis is seeking an R&D Technician III Leader in Santa Clarita, CA for a 12+ month contract. The role supports engineers and teams in developing and analyzing products, materials, and processes, including prototype construction and testing.

Responsibilities include CAD documentation in SolidWorks, coordinating build and test activities, and ensuring quality requirements are met. Strong electrical and assembly basics are preferred to drive innovative concepts.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 3 years of related experience.
• basic assembly experience
• cables, fixtures
• electrical capabilities

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and accordingly construct prototypes/products from concepts.
• Utilize basic mechanical drawing or CAD software (SolidWorks) to document prototypes and fixtures.
• Explore and propose creative solutions based on solid rationales and contribute to design and process concepts.
• Organize, coordinate, and execute building and testing of prototypes/products per engineering instructions.
• Assist project teams in establishing specifications and quality standards.
• Use internal resources and qualified external vendors to assist engineering teams to identify and obtain supplies and services.
• Act as a resource to other employees.
• Communicate project status to project teams.
• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Skills

Basic assembly experience

Electrical capabilities

Cables & fixtures

Education

AA Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

Modis is seeking an R&D Technician III Leader in Santa Clarita, CA for a 12+ month contract. The role supports engineers and teams in developing and analyzing products, materials, and processes, including prototype construction and testing.

Responsibilities include CAD documentation in SolidWorks, coordinating build and test activities, and ensuring quality requirements are met. Strong electrical and assembly basics are preferred to drive innovative concepts.