**Electromechanical Assembler** Fremont, CA | Contract-to-Hire | R&D in Solar Tech **Why Join Us?** Be part of a cutting-edge team shaping the future of solar energy. You’ll work hands-on with advanced power conversion systems, gain valuable R&D experience, and grow your career in a brand-new lab environment. This is more than a job—it’s a launchpad. **What You’ll Do** In your first month, you’ll: + Rework fine-pitch SMD 0402 components + Clean and organize the lab + Wire up electrical panels We also want someone who will: + Test and debug analog/digital circuit boards + Execute and improve test procedures + Record results and generate detailed documentation + Collaborate with engineers across disciplines **Your Day-to-Day** + Build and wire panels, test fixtures, and cable assemblies + Perform electrical testing and validation of prototypes + Operate high-voltage (>1kV) and high-power (>10kW) equipment + Use microprocessor and FPGA programmers to test and validate embedded systems. + Debug analog and digital hardware using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators. + Utilize engineering software for programming, testing, and debugging hardware and firmware components. + Generate detailed test documentation and reports, highlighting findings and potential issues. + Maintain and manage a high-voltage lab environment, ensuring safety protocols are followed. + Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to ensure successful product development and release. + Support continuous improvement of test methodologies, tools, and processes. **What You Bring** + Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly + Skilled in SMD/SMT rework (0402, BGA) + Comfortable with high-voltage equipment (up to 2kV) + Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills + Familiarity with micrometers, schematics, and engineering software **Bonus Points For** + Experience in solar or power electronics + Comfort working in a fast-paced R&D environment + Passion for continuous improvement **Work Environment** + Start in a 400–500 sqft lab with a close-knit team of 10 + Move into a brand-new, larger lab within the year + Collaborative, innovative, and safety-first culture **Perks & Growth** + Opportunity to convert to full-time + Career advancement in a growing company + Exposure to cutting-edge solar technology **📬Ready to Apply?** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.