Korrus · 20 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Tustin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expKorrus is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician to ensure reliable, high-quality production performance by building, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical systems. The role involves performing quality inspections, supporting field investigations, and validating product performance in real-world environments.
Assistive TechnologyManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems, jigs, fixtures, and automated equipment
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, tooling, and fixtures
Support engineering with equipment setup, calibration, and functional testing for new product introduction (NPI)
Troubleshoot mechanical issues, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems
Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment reliability metrics in CMMS/MES systems
Conduct in-process, incoming, and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, CMM, gauges, and/or other metrology tools
Validate mechanical and cosmetic characteristics against engineering drawings and GD&T requirements
Support root cause analysis (RCA) and participate in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Maintain documentation such as defect logs, inspection reports, NCRs, and control charts
Assist with calibration and verification of quality inspection equipment
Travel to customer sites, contract manufacturers, suppliers, or field environments to investigate quality or performance issues
Perform onsite inspections, failure analysis, and operational assessments under real-world conditions
Collaborate with customer service, engineering, and quality teams to address field defects or recurring issues
Capture field data, photos, measurements, and feedback for engineering review and continuous improvement
Provide hands-on support during field trials, pilot builds, or validation testing
Identify opportunities to improve mechanical reliability, process capability, and product quality
Suggest design-for-manufacturability improvements based on production and field learnings
Participate in Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement activities
Assist in creating or updating work instructions, inspection criteria, and equipment setup procedures
Qualification
Required
Technical degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience
3–7 years in a manufacturing, mechanical, or quality technician role; consumer tech or electronics environment preferred
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, tooling, and fixtures
Proficient with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque tools, CMM)
Understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and mechanical tolerances
Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar
Ability to travel occasionally for field investigations (5–20%)
Strong communication skills, including documenting findings clearly and accurately
Company
Korrus
We are pioneering a new field of study called human light interaction.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Reynoso
Chief Executive Officer
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