Assembly/Integration Engineer

Malibu, CA
Science & Engineering - Sensors & Electronics Laboratory – Sensors & Electronics /
Regular /
On-site
General Description:
Looking for motivated and organized individual to join an existing integrated engineering team to help build new instrumentation hardware.

Essential Duties:
Work in mechanical and electrical subsystems and integrate them into a larger system
Read mechanical and electrical assembly drawings and have an understanding of configuration management
Generate and refine documentation such as process instruction, block diagrams, and bill of materials
Perform electrical characterization of components and integrated assemblies
Support and help organize laboratory inventory/procurement
Support maintenance of lab instrumentation

Required Skills:
Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment involving assembly, integration, test, and troubleshooting
Experience following formal and informal assembly and integration processes
Use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to create and communicate using charts is necessary
Experience with Microsoft Office and/or CAD software (SolidWorks)
Experience with hand soldering and electronic assembly equipment
Understanding and application of basic electrical and mechanical engineering concepts
Knowledge of electronic and mechanical components, specifications, and packaging
Must be able to read, generate, and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, schematic diagrams, assembly/process instructions, and terminology
Understanding of configuration management and inventory control is desired
Excellent problem solving skills with good mechanical aptitude and strong organizational skills
Ability to work well in a creative team environment, possess excellent communication skills, and have willingness to train / mentor others

Required Education:
Bachelors or Associates degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related discipline.
Preferably someone with 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical assembly of complex systems. 

Physical Requirements: 
Must be able to perform tasks safely in a lab environment
Ability to climb and work on ladders and/or scaffolding
Ability to lift and move small to moderate sized test equipment

Special Requirements:
U.S. citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance.
 
Compensation:
The base salary range for this full-time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits.
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