Senior Electromechanical Prototyping Technician

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to join our advanced electromechanical prototype lab in San Francisco. You will assemble, wire, and fabricate prototypes, develop test setups, and perform diagnostics on automated systems.

The role requires meticulous data collection, process improvement, and mentoring junior staff. You will contribute to safeguarding lab safety protocols and maintaining calibration of equipment while collaborating with engineers to drive rapid

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years hands-on experience as a technician in testing, manufacturing, prototyping, or R&D environments.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Extensive hands-on use of diagnostic equipment and measurement tools.
• Experience with CAD-based fixture design for prototyping (NX/CATIA).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and modify complex electromechanical prototypes and test fixtures.
• Perform high-precision wiring, harness assembly, and custom wiring.
• Fabricate prototypes using milling, turning, drilling, 3D printing, and related methods.
• Develop test setups, execute plans, and troubleshoot advanced systems.
• Collect data, analyze results, and generate summary reports for engineering teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve lab SOPs, processes, and work instructions.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment, tools, and inventory.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior technicians and operators.
• Adhere to robotics lab safety protocols and manage laboratory inventory.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Schematics interpretation

Diagnostics tools

Measurement tools

CAD design

Fixture design

Machining methods

Lab safety

Motor & sensor interfaces

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Vocational certification

Equivalent practical/military experience

Tools

NX

CATIA

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to join our advanced electromechanical prototype lab in San Francisco. You will assemble, wire, and fabricate prototypes, develop test setups, and perform diagnostics on automated systems.

The role requires meticulous data collection, process improvement, and mentoring junior staff. You will contribute to safeguarding lab safety protocols and maintaining calibration of equipment while collaborating with engineers to drive rapid