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.
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, andoral 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.
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