R&D Technician III

Viltis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viltis in San Diego seeks an experienced R&D Technician III to support a dynamic research and development team. You will layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify mechanical or electro-mechanical materials, devices, and assemblies with advanced instrumentation.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists, maintain detailed documentation, and participate in all phases from concept through testing and analysis, contributing to cross-functional discussions on device performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, in engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Good manual dexterity; able to disassemble/reassemble instruments.
• Experience using buffers and running instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, or optical areas.
• Build or assemble prototype materials, components, subassemblies, and assemblies.
• Construct, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, maintain, and test equipment, systems, or products.
• Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions.
• Perform tests, analyze data, and write reports.
• Review or develop processing or manufacturing instructions.
• Maintain detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing, and analysis.
• Assist in technology transfer and contribute to cross-functional discussions regarding device performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Instrument operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Instruments

Prototype tooling

Job description

Engineering

San Diego, California Contract Oct 8, 2026

Location: San Diego, CA

Contract position, through 12/27/2026. Full-time schedule. Engineering category.

Position Overview

Join our client’s dynamic research and development team as an R&D Technician III. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions, including the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modification of mechanical or electro-mechanical materials, devices, assemblies, sub-assemblies, systems, and products. You will work closely with engineers and scientists to support ongoing projects and ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced instrumentation and prototype assemblies. You will be involved in all phases of development, from initial concept through testing and analysis, and will play a key role in maintaining detailed documentation throughout the process. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are comfortable wearing multiple hats, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a leading-edge laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties in electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, or optical areas


• Build or assemble prototype materials, components, subassemblies, and assemblies


• Construct, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, maintain, and test equipment, systems, or products


• Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions


• Perform tests, analyze data, and write reports


• Review or develop processing or manufacturing instructions


• Maintain detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing, and analysis


• Assist in technology transfer and contribute to cross-functional discussions regarding device performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required)


• 4-6 years of relevant experience (required)


• Strong teamwork skills (required)


• Good manual dexterity; able to disassemble and reassemble instruments (required)


• Experience using buffers and running instruments (required)