Engineering Technician 2
San Diego, CA
Date Posted:07-May-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:484467
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Technician 2
Job Duration: 6 Months (Potential to convert)
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Meet the team:
Our team leads the research and development of next generation sensor technologies, spanning early-stage concept exploration to scalable manufacturing solutions. We innovate novel processes, materials, and equipment architectures that enable both breakthrough sensor performance. This uniquely integrated R&D environment bridges exploratory science with translational engineering, allowing technical contributions to directly influence current products while shaping future platforms—advancing meaningful, real-world impact for our customers every day.
Where you come in:
• You work with Senior Scientists, Engineers and a team of Technicians to manufacture functional prototype sensors for cutting edge future product designs.
• You will support engineering builds by fabricating units, collecting data, providing feedback, and helping to problem solve issues
• You perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance for instruments and equipment, as well as setup/teardown activities daily.
• You perform laboratory-related clerical duties including filing, recordkeeping, entering data into computer database, and documenting experimental results when necessary.
• You will conduct bench-top laboratory experiments for device characterization.
• You maintain a clean working environment and help keep track of existing sensor and material inventory.
• You will input data utilizing various software including but not limited to Excel
What makes you successful:
• You are a team player & good communicator!
• You enjoy challenging work and look forward to growing your technical skills through on-the-job shadowing.
• You are organized and detail-oriented, documenting experiments so they can be presented and replicated.
• You’re able to manage timelines, and execute projects in a collaborative environment.
• You can work safely with in-development chemical formulations and prototype automation.
• You can work safely in a dynamic development laboratory environment.
What you’ll get:
• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Travel Required: (Highlight the appropriate range)
• 0-5%
Experience and Education Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required.
2-4 years’ experience required.
Imagine a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your efforts directly contribute to our success. We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered, inspired, and excited to come to work each day. If you're looking for a role that offers more than just a job, where you can truly make a difference and have fun while doing it, then we can't wait to meet you! Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.
Looking for good communicators, team players, able to use a computer, experience using equipment, manufacturing experience, base level equipment trouble shooting (preferred: chemical handling experience, medical manufacturing experience)
Required Skills: experience using equipment, manufacturing experience, base level equipment trouble shooting (preferred: chemical handling experience, medical manufacturing experience)
Job Duration: 6 Months (Potential to convert)
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Meet the team:
Our team leads the research and development of next generation sensor technologies, spanning early-stage concept exploration to scalable manufacturing solutions. We innovate novel processes, materials, and equipment architectures that enable both breakthrough sensor performance. This uniquely integrated R&D environment bridges exploratory science with translational engineering, allowing technical contributions to directly influence current products while shaping future platforms—advancing meaningful, real-world impact for our customers every day.
Where you come in:
• You work with Senior Scientists, Engineers and a team of Technicians to manufacture functional prototype sensors for cutting edge future product designs.
• You will support engineering builds by fabricating units, collecting data, providing feedback, and helping to problem solve issues
• You perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance for instruments and equipment, as well as setup/teardown activities daily.
• You perform laboratory-related clerical duties including filing, recordkeeping, entering data into computer database, and documenting experimental results when necessary.
• You will conduct bench-top laboratory experiments for device characterization.
• You maintain a clean working environment and help keep track of existing sensor and material inventory.
• You will input data utilizing various software including but not limited to Excel
What makes you successful:
• You are a team player & good communicator!
• You enjoy challenging work and look forward to growing your technical skills through on-the-job shadowing.
• You are organized and detail-oriented, documenting experiments so they can be presented and replicated.
• You’re able to manage timelines, and execute projects in a collaborative environment.
• You can work safely with in-development chemical formulations and prototype automation.
• You can work safely in a dynamic development laboratory environment.
What you’ll get:
• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Travel Required: (Highlight the appropriate range)
• 0-5%
Experience and Education Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required.
2-4 years’ experience required.
Imagine a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your efforts directly contribute to our success. We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered, inspired, and excited to come to work each day. If you're looking for a role that offers more than just a job, where you can truly make a difference and have fun while doing it, then we can't wait to meet you! Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.
Looking for good communicators, team players, able to use a computer, experience using equipment, manufacturing experience, base level equipment trouble shooting (preferred: chemical handling experience, medical manufacturing experience)
Required Skills: experience using equipment, manufacturing experience, base level equipment trouble shooting (preferred: chemical handling experience, medical manufacturing experience)
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $25.00/hr.