Engineering Technician

About Our Client

Our client is a pioneering automotive services organization committed to redefining how people move. With a focus on innovation, quality, and user experience, they collaborate across industries to develop transformative solutions that respond to evolving urban needs.

About the Role

This full-time position is anticipated to run for 6 months with the possibility of extension. As an Engineering Technician within Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations, you will support rapid prototyping and low-volume electronic hardware assembly for automotive applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to enable efficient design iterations, ensure product quality, and meet aggressive development timelines in a dynamic lab environment.

What you will be doing:

• Accurately assemble and test electronic hardware ranging from engineering prototypes to short-run production builds.
• Support engineers in developing new products by optimizing manufacturing processes and recommending alternative assembly techniques.
• Follow detailed processes and technical instructions while maintaining high quality and consistency.
• Perform final product testing in accordance with documented procedures.
• Serve as a Quality Delegate by inspecting and verifying work completed by other technicians.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab workspace and ensure proper care of tools and equipment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams to support project timelines and quality goals.
• Complete routine assignments independently with minimal supervision while adhering to safety and operational standards.

About You

You are a self-motivated and detail-oriented engineering technician who thrives in a fast-paced lab environment. You bring hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. You are comfortable supporting product development teams in low-volume manufacturing settings and consistently deliver high-quality work aligned with schedule and safety expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 to 6 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency using standard assembly tools including cutters, crimpers, soldering irons, pin insertion/removal tools, and torque tools.
• Hands-on lab experience with soldering equipment, power supplies, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and general computer proficiency for data entry and internet use.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience working with product development teams in a low-volume manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical training such as soldering certification, trade school coursework, or on-the-job technical classes.
• IPC-610, IPC-620, or JSTD-10 certification.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas.

About Cinder

Cinder is a people-first staffing and recruiting company committed to creating workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and engaged. Our mission is to leverage our power as a recruiting and consulting company to build workplaces where people thrive. Backed by our ISO 9001 certification, we deliver high-quality staffing solutions, and our clients have rated us over 100% for multiple quarters. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!