Electromechanical Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Electromechanical Manufacturing Technician (NPI / Instrumentation)

W2 Contract to Hire

Onsite, San Carlos CA 94070

$31-36/hr

We are hiring a Electromechanical Manufacturing Technician to join our growing team. This technician will support the assembly and build of our instrument platform. This role will focus on hands-on assembly of complex electromechanical systems including mechanical structures, fluidic systems, and internal electrical wiring within a complex instrument chassis. The Manufacturing Technician will play a critical role in executing prototype and pilot builds, supporting the transition from engineering development to scalable manufacturing. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment and has experience assembling complex scientific or electromechanical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly of complex electromechanical instruments
• Assemble mechanical chassis, structural components, and internal subassemblies
• Install and route fluidic systems, including tubing, manifolds, pumps, and valves
• Install and route electrical wiring and harnesses within instrument enclosures
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, and fluidic subsystems within the instrument chassis
• Execute engineering prototype builds, design verification builds, and pilot production builds
• Follow detailed work instructions and assembly procedures
• Verify correct installation and alignment of components during assembly
• Escalate assembly issues or deviations to engineering or operations teams
• Support troubleshooting and rework activities when required
• Complete required manufacturing documentation including Device History Records (DHR), build travelers, traceability records
• Record serial numbers and part traceability information
• Document deviations or observations during builds
• Provide redlines or suggested improvements to assembly instructions
• Provide feedback to engineering and operations teams regarding build challenges or assembly issues
• Document observations that may improve manufacturability or assembly efficiency
• Support continuous improvement of assembly processes during pilot builds

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of experience assembling complex electromechanical systems
• Experience working with mechanical assemblies, fluidics, and electrical wiring
• Experience working in prototype, NPI, or pilot manufacturing environments
• Preferred industries include:
• Biotechnology / life sciences instrumentation
• Medical devices
• Analytical instrumentation
• Semiconductor equipment
• Aerospace instrumentation

Additional Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and assembly quality
• Ability to work independently after initial training
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment
• Ability to identify and escalate build issues quickly
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams