KIC is looking for a hands-on Production Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in Rancho Bernardo. In this role you will build and assemble components such as probes, shields, cable assemblies, and wiring bundles used in electronics manufacturing equipment.
This is an active production role that involves working with wiring, small electrical assemblies, and moving between workstations throughout the day. Candidates who enjoy hands-on manufacturing work and building physical products as part of a team will thrive in this environment.
What You’ll Do
A typical day may include:
• Assembling probes, shields, cable assemblies, and wiring bundles used in KIC products
• Cutting, stripping, routing, and bundling wires for production assemblies
• Following detailed work instructions and production work orders
• Moving between assembly stations to support different stages of the production process
• Performing visual inspections to ensure assemblies meet quality standards
• Occasionally assisting with packaging or preparing finished assemblies
This role focuses primarily on product assembly and manufacturing, not warehouse picking or distribution work.
Work Environment
This is a hands-on manufacturing role that includes:
• Building cable assemblies, probes, and wiring bundles
• Using hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters, and crimpers
• Moving between work areas and being physically active throughout the day
• Repetitive assembly tasks requiring attention to detail
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 lbs
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, electronics assembly, or production environments is a plus
• Ability to work with small hand tools and follow assembly instructions
• Strong attention to detail and consistent quality standards
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Pay: $18–$20 per hour (DOE) + Profit Share Bonus Program
Benefits include:
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (up to 4%)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Annual benefit allowance of $3,600 (paid bi-weekly)
• Supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance
Why Join KIC
At KIC, we design and build thermal measurement tools used by electronics manufacturers around the world. The work we do in our facility directly supports customers who rely on our technology to improve their manufacturing processes.
You’ll be part of a team that builds products supporting the technology people rely on every day.
Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/4001220/Embedded-Designs-Inc/Production-Technician-Assembly