Engineering
San Diego, California Contract Oct 8, 2026
Location:
San Diego, CA Contract position, through 12/27/2026. Full-time schedule. Engineering category.
Position Overview:
Join our client’s dynamic research and development team as an R&D Technician III. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions, including the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and modification of mechanical or electro-mechanical materials, devices, assemblies, sub-assemblies, systems, and products. You will work closely with engineers and scientists to support ongoing projects and ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced instrumentation and prototype assemblies. You will be involved in all phases of development, from initial concept through testing and analysis, and will play a key role in maintaining detailed documentation throughout the process. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and are comfortable wearing multiple hats, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a leading-edge laboratory setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform duties in electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, or optical areas
Build or assemble prototype materials, components, subassemblies, and assemblies
Construct, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, maintain, and test equipment, systems, or products
Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions
Perform tests, analyze data, and write reports
Review or develop processing or manufacturing instructions
Maintain detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing, and analysis
Assist in technology transfer and contribute to cross-functional discussions regarding device performance
Qualifications Bachelor's degree (required)
4-6 years of relevant experience (required)
Strong teamwork skills (required)
Good manual dexterity; able to disassemble and reassemble instruments (required)
Experience using buffers and running instruments (required)
