Engineering Technician

CreateMe Technologies, Inc.•Newark, CA

4d•$33 - $48

About The Position

CreateMe is seeking an Engineering Technician with strong electrical and wiring expertise to support the development, integration, and continuous improvement of automated apparel assembly systems. The role involves hands-on work with prototype machinery, electro-mechanical subsystems, control panels, sensors, motion components, and custom tooling, helping the engineering team diagnose issues, optimize designs, and advance the automation platform toward commercialization. This is a lab-floor technical role focused on wiring, debugging, building, documenting, and improving complex systems. The technician will contribute to turning R&D concepts into reliable, scalable automated manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of technical experience aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
Strong wiring experience with control panels, low-voltage systems, sensors, motor drivers, power distribution, and cable management.
Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems, reading schematics and interpreting electrical drawings, and using diagnostic tools such as DMMs, continuity testers, and basic-level oscilloscopes.
Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or repairing automated or semi-automated machinery.
Ability to run experiments, follow test procedures, capture accurate data, and communicate findings clearly.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment.
Comfort working in a fast-paced R&D environment, independently and collaboratively with engineers.
Ability to stand for extended periods, climb, stoop, push and pull, perform repetitive tasks, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

BSEET, BSMET, or similar degree.
Experience with industrial electrical control systems, wiring best practices, and panel build standards.
Familiarity with sensors, motion components, PLC/IPC control, robotics, or electro-adhesive/automation systems.
Basic understanding of mechanical design, fabrication processes, tolerances, and prototyping workflows, including 3D printing.
Experience with CAD or ECAD tools such as SolidWorks, Onshape, or AutoCAD Electrical.
Experience documenting ECOs, assemblies, or prototype updates in an engineering environment.
Prior work in R&D, early-stage hardware development, or fast-moving prototype shops.

Responsibilities

Assemble, wire, route, and terminate electrical panels, prototype control boxes, junctions, and harnesses following engineering schematics.
Troubleshoot electrical issues involving power, signals, grounding, noise, sensor wiring, motor drivers, and PLC/IPC-connected components.
Test, validate, and document electrical subsystem performance, including suggested wiring or hardware improvements.
Support electrical safety, labeling, organization, and preventive maintenance of prototype automation systems.
Operate prototype automation equipment, log system behavior, and identify repeatable bugs, gaps, or failure modes.
Collect, organize, and present experiment data, including photos, wiring notes, test logs, parameter sets, and timing data, for engineering debug and root-cause analysis.
Assist with system bring-up for new prototypes, including alignment, calibration, and integration of updated components.
Perform routine maintenance on R&D equipment, maintain logs, identify needed spare parts, and track inventory.
Create or update SOPs, maintenance instructions, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
Assist with technician-level mechanical build tasks, including mounting hardware, panel layout, fasteners, brackets, and cable routing.
Support quality, safety, and lab operations standards.