Technician - Electromechanical

Karman Industries • Los Angeles, CA

16h • $30 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Karman Industries is hiring an Electrical Technician to build, wire, and test electrical systems for its clean-energy turbomachinery, including supercritical CO₂ rotating machinery, cryogenic heat exchangers, and compressor systems. The technician will fabricate harnesses, build control panels, install sensors and instrumentation, and support equipment testing. The role works with electrical and controls engineers and the mechanical build team and will help establish Karman’s electrical build and test capability. This is an on-site position in Signal Hill, California, reporting into Manufacturing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus a trade certificate, apprenticeship, or technical training in electronics or electrical work, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical assembly, wiring, or technician work in aerospace, energy, industrial controls, or similar manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
• Skill in soldering, crimping, and terminating, and with common electrical test equipment.
• Careful, detail-oriented approach and commitment to documentation and quality.
• Understanding of electrical safety practices for low- and high-voltage systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards, or certification.
• Experience with industrial controls, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, or high-power electrical systems.
• Experience with sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience supporting test cells, test stands, or commissioning of industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems and electronic build records.
• Experience in a startup or early-stage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and install wire harnesses, cables, control panels, and electrical enclosures according to drawings, schematics, and build travelers.
• Install, terminate, and check sensors, instrumentation, motors, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), power distribution, and controls hardware.
• Solder, crimp, and terminate to industry workmanship standards, and perform continuity, insulation, and functional checks.
• Troubleshoot electrical and controls faults on hardware and test stands using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment.
• Support commissioning and testing of machines, test stands, and facility equipment, including data acquisition and instrumentation setup.
• Accurately record build and test data and maintain traceability for components and assemblies.
• Provide engineers with feedback on design, wiring, and process improvements, and help write and improve work instructions.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe, and follow EHS and electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options may be available to full-time hires.
• Access to medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED