Electro-Mechanical Technician

Albin Engineering Services, Inc. (www.aesi.com) is looking for an Electro-Mechanical Technician for one of our premier clients in the San Jose, CA area. This is a full-time (40 hour/week, 1st shift) role that will start off as a 1 year contract with a high potential of conversion. As our employee, you qualify for our full benefit package.

Job Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working in a cleanroom on flight hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and inspect spacecraft mechanical assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, written assembly instructions, and test procedures from component level to full spacecraft build.
• Support engineering with diagnosis, troubleshoot, and repair of mechanical spacecraft assemblies from component level to full spacecraft build.
• Support engineering with various component level and flight vehicle check outs including leak checks, and power-on system checks.
• Support payload handling and integration operations that includes handling of satellites.
• Operation of various lifting machinery such as forklift and crane.
• Perform spacecraft lifting and handling operations utilizing various slings and other mechanical lifting components per procedures.
• Perform assembly and check outs of various ground support equipment related to all spacecraft operations.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Lead Engineers to develop and document activities such as assembly work instructions.

Requirements:

• High School education minimum. 4 year college preferred. 
• 3-5 years of experience working on aerospace or similar manufacturing assemblies that require high attention to detail and quality of workmanship
• Experience with small hand tools in assembly and disassembly; socket wrenches, pliers, torque wrenches, drills, allen/hex wrenches etc.
• Ability to read wire connection lists, perform harness and wiring assemblies with connectors using soldering irons, heat guns and crimp tools
• Experience in conformal coating using tapes and adhesives,  liquids per instructions
• Ability to follow protocol and process for clean rooms and Electro Static Discharge controlled work areas and hardware
• Ability to work in a team environment and take and follow instructions providing by test and engineering supervisors/leaders.
• Ability to follow written and or verbal instructions for work assignments
• Flexible with work shifts with some weekends and holidays

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Swagelok tools and applications
• Ability to provide input to Engineering/Quality Control regarding better processes or improvements.
• Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as TVAC, and vibration.