Trust Automation, Inc. · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineering Technician Level 1-3
San Luis Obispo, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$24.90/hr - $43.16/hr
10+ years expTrust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors and systems. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will leverage technical expertise to develop processes for new products and improve existing ones, working under varying levels of supervision depending on their classification level.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
During Prototype and LRIP (Low-Rate, Initial Production) Phases serve as a technician resource (labor) for Engineering teams and Engineering Program management, as assigned by the MFGE Manager
Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies with minimal/no supervision
Perform validation of the design and/or the materials used for a product's assembly and test steps, based on collaboration with ENG and MFGE personnel
Assist in the design of, and build, assembly/test fixtures designed by internal and external customers. Develop and sustain preventative maintenance plans and schedules for those fixtures
Support the MFGE Manager and other MFGE personnel in devising part and product solutions by performing assembly/disassembly or testing tasks with an eye for improvements and incorporation of lean principles
Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues during prototype and LRIP phases and work with MFG to solve production-related assembly or testing problems
Serve as a technician backup for Manufacturing during labor shortages
Build, test, and document production and test cables based on requirements defined by internal and external customers
Train Manufacturing and MFGE personnel on assembly (mechanical) or test (electrical) techniques for specific products and their subassemblies (mechanical assemblies or PCBAs)
Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from operators. Offer initial solutions and support the development of improvement plans with MFGE and other departments like Quality and Document Control
Apply configuration management principles (e.g. revision control rules) at Trust
Perform tasks under ISS tool control: NCR, IRO, CI (Continuous Improvement), Deviation, DCO (Document Change Order)
Record work performed to allow development of formalized, repeatable, and reliable work and/or test instructions
Participate in interdepartmental processes such as Drawing Release, Work Instruction Release, FW Release
Create data for ERP/MRP implementation regarding Work Order planning and confer with Configuration Specialists and Planners for accurate Production Lists and part master records
Create and/or edit mechanical part and assembly drawings in Solidworks (mechanical)
Create and/or edit electrical component and assembly drawings/schematics in Altium or OrCAD (electrical)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 10 years experience in a related manufacturing engineering technician role
Ability to create electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings
Proficiency with basic hand tools and machining/shop equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft applications
Experience with Solidworks (mechanical)
Experience with Altium or OrCAD (electrical)
Strong component level troubleshooting skills in both Analog and Digital circuits and cabling (electrical)
Programming skills at hardware level (electrical)
Knowledge of ATE equipment software & solutions (electrical)
Professional written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
Experience with MRP/ERP
Good arithmetic and logic ability
Training Requirement: J-STD-001 for soldering workmanship (electrical)
Work toward understanding the AS9100C standard(s)
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually
Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting or standing for extended period of time
Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move
Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects
Company
Trust Automation, Inc.
Trust Automation has 35 years of experience in custom; motors, linear drives, digital drives and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers in the Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Greentech and Medical industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-11
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