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Light Industrial/Manufacturing


Engineering Technician  Irvine, CA  Posted: 4/30/2025
Job Description

Job ID#:

211156

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

6 months

Shift:

1


We have an outstanding Contract position for an Engineering Technician to join a leading Company located in the Irvine, CA surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $24.12 - $35

With general supervision, responsible for any combination of engineering technical duties that require a high degree of accuracy in one or more of the following functions: Materials & Processes, Dynamics, Electronic, Mechanical, Calibration, and Customer Support.

Responsibilities:
  • MATERIALS & PROCESSES
    • Operate most laboratory equipment including: rockwell hardness, microhardness, tensile testing, emission spectroscopy, contamination, metallurgical preparation, etc. 
    • Utilize precision gauging equipment, micrometers, dial indicators, surface plates, and microscopes. 
    • Prepare test reports based on specification requirements. 
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of materials & process specifications.
  • DYNAMICS
    • Devise, set up, and operate digital sine/random, shock test equipment including: accelerometer hookups, centrifuge, oscilloscopes, hookups, oscillographs, and x‐y plotters. 
    • Perform post-test disassembly and assist in analysis. 
    • Interpret comprehensive data and prepare accurate activity reports on which decisions will be based. 
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of Mil‐Std‐81O with respect to dynamic testing, and knowledge of environmental testing of fuel, hydraulic, and pneumatic component parts.
  • ELECTRONIC
    • Devise, improvise, and troubleshoot electronic circuits and instrumentation set‐ups. 
    • Perform testing of electronic circuits using standard and specialized electronic test equipment following verbal or written instructions. 
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of electronic principles, data acquisition computers, process control systems, microprocessor applications, and automatic test equipment.
  • MECHANICAL
    • Assemble component parts based on assembly drawings. 
    • Devise or improvise, set up, and troubleshoot experimental or limited run assembly and/or test activities based on test documents, and oral and/or written instructions. 
    • Perform post-test disassembly and assist in analysis. 
    • Interpret comprehensive data and prepare accurate activity reports on which decisions will be based. 
    • Utilize specialized lab test equipment including: recording oscillographs, oscilloscopes, flow measuring equipment, and computerized test equipment where applicable. 
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of fluid power systems and cryogenic materials.
  • CALIBRATION
    • Performs calibration on various types of semi‐complex electronic measuring and test equipment (M&TE). 
    • Demonstrates ability to proficiently set up calibration test conditions interpreting calibration procedures, engineering specifications, schematics, or related documents. 
    • Documents and evaluates historical data to determine calibration intervals. 
    • Diagnoses and develops calibration procedures. 
    • Demonstrates general knowledge of electronic principles and calibration requirements per National and International Standards.
  • CUSTOMER SUPPORT
    • Performs maintenance and inspection on a variety of hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and/or electronic products and systems. 
    • Assists with investigations into customer reports of technical product or service problems. 
    • May provide on‐site technical assistance to repair, replace, or take other corrective action; may perform rework or inspection of fielded hardware. 
    • Maintains and analyzes detailed performance and maintenance service records. 
    • May instruct customers on the operation and proper use and maintenance of equipment and ensure accuracy of work instructions and service handbooks and bulletins. 
    • Facilitates coordination with OEM divisions to complete corrective actions.
  • ALL SPECIALTIES
    • Utilize hand and power tools. 
    • Maintain up‐to‐date qualification data and daily log books on each project. 
    • Interface with employees from other functional areas i.e. design engineering, process manufacturing, quality control, and vendors. 
    • Assist less experienced personnel. 
    • Perform other related responsibilities.

Basic Hiring Criteria:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum four years of related experience, related trade or military training, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities.
  • Personal hand tools may be required.
  • This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings, sketches, schematics, and procedures.
  • Basic PC and electronic console skills where applicable.
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
  • May be required to lift up to 5Olbs.
  • Must demonstrate effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

 
Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

 

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled 

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance




 

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