Assembly Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
Malibu, CA
Hybrid
77K-93K Annually
Entry level
Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Software • Semiconductor
Our technologies operate in space, on aircraft, in automobiles, and in a variety of consumer products.
The Role
The Assembly Engineer will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to build and maintain advanced cryogenic test systems. Responsibilities include performing hands-on integration and assembly tasks, operating test equipment, designing assembly aids, overseeing electronic assembly, and generating engineering documentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas, Westlake Village and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art. 


The ideal candidate will join a multi-disciplinary engineering team that is responsible for building and maintaining advanced cryogenic test systems in support of HRL’s world-leading silicon quantum dot technologies.


Essential Duties:

Perform hands-on work on mechanical and electrical systems and components

Use hand tools to perform integration and assembly tasks in a laboratory environment

Set up and operate test equipment to verify, evaluate, and troubleshoot systems and components

Design fixturing, assembly aids, and support equipment

Oversee assembly of electronic PCBs, cables, and enclosures

Perform laboratory layout and facility design tasks

 Review and conduct maintenance operations on scientific equipment and systems

Specify and procure parts and materials for systems and assemblies

Generate and utilize engineering documentation including: drawings, process instructions, block diagrams, netlists, schematic diagrams, and bills of material

Provide technical support and status reporting to scientists and engineering staff


Required Skills:

Understanding and application of basic electrical and mechanical engineering concepts

Ability to function safely in a laboratory environment performing assembly, integration, test, and troubleshooting tasks

Ability to follow formal and informal assembly and integration processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to create charts and communicate clearly

Possess problem solving skills, good mechanical aptitude, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with others and individually

 Understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly techniques

 Ability to read, understand, and generate engineering drawings, bills of material, schematic diagrams, assembly/process instructions, and engineering terminology

 Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks) and/or Microsoft Visio is desired

 Understanding of configuration management and inventory control is desired


Required Education:

BS degree in mechanical engineering, or closely related discipline.


Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform tasks safely in a lab environment and be able to occasionally work on ladders and/or scaffolding. Must be able to lift/push/pull 15-20 pounds consistently.


Special Requirements:

U.S. citizenship required. Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain US Government security clearance


Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $76,530 - $93,320 + bonus + benefits.


Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment (https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits).


HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.


For our privacy policy please visit : www.hrl.com/privacy


This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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The Company
HQ: Malibu, CA
1,050 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California, (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.

Why Work With Us

Our success is the result of our collaborative team of researchers, many of whom are the leading experts in their fields. Through their insights in support for our customers, we are finding the unique opportunities in technology.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Hybrid Policy is role specific.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQMalibu, CA
Calabasas, CA
Camarillo, CA
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