R&D Technician

Employee Workplace; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace seeks an experienced Electromechanical Technician in Valencia, CA, for a hands-on R&D role in a lab and engineering setting. This temporary, onsite position requires strong electronics assembly, soldering, prototype development, cable assembly, and troubleshooting skills.

The role focuses on building and testing prototypes, interpreting schematics, and supporting engineering teams with verification activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics assembly, R&D, engineering support, or laboratory environments.
• Advanced soldering and electronic rework skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and related test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, test, and repair electronic and electromechanical prototypes.
• Perform precision soldering and desoldering of through-hole, SMT, and fine-pitch components.
• Build and modify cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and test fixtures.
• Support engineering teams with prototype builds, verification testing, and product development activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems using schematics, drawings, and test equipment.
• Conduct electrical rework on circuit boards and replace electronic components as needed.
• Verify product functionality using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Maintain quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering

Prototype development

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Test equipment use

Education

Associate degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Test fixtures

Cable harness testing equipment

Job description

Electromechanical Technician

Location: Valencia, CA

Pay Rate: Up to $41.50/hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite

We are seeking an experienced R&D Technician to support research and development projects in a hands-on laboratory and engineering environment. This temporary opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong electronics assembly, soldering, prototype development, cable assembly, and troubleshooting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, test, and repair electronic and electromechanical prototypes
• Perform precision soldering and desoldering of through-hole, SMT, and fine-pitch components
• Build and modify cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and test fixtures
• Support engineering teams with prototype builds, verification testing, and product development activities
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems using schematics, drawings, and test equipment
• Conduct electrical rework on circuit boards and replace electronic components as needed
• Verify product functionality using multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other laboratory equipment
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Maintain quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree or equivalent related experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics assembly, R&D, engineering support, or laboratory environments
• Advanced soldering and electronic rework skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and related test equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities

Preferred:

• Experience with prototype development and automated test equipment (ATE)
• Background in cable assembly and harness fabrication
• Ability to work independently and within cross‑functional engineering teams

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance