Position Title:

Mechatronics Integration Technician Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity Mechatronics Integration Technician located in

Long Beach, CA Job Responsibilities:

Assemble, integrate, and test large mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms that support additive manufacturing of aerospace hardware Build, wire, and integrate controls cabinets from schematics, including power distribution, I/O, motion components, and PLC connections Integrate robotics systems into production and test environments, owning setup, alignment, calibration, and checkout Design-to-build support for pneumatic and hydraulic systems: install, plumb, pressure-test, troubleshoot, and tune Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions Diagnose complex problems across mechanical, electrical, fluid power, and controls systems, and drive them to root cause Partner with engineering on new equipment builds, modifications, and process improvements, giving hands-on feedback on manufacturability and serviceability Support preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment as needed Document assembly steps, test results, and as-built configurations Follow all shop safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe handling of pressurized systems

Job Qualifications:

4+ years of hands-on experience in mechatronics or electromechanical assembly and integration Proven experience assembling large mechanisms or complex machinery, not only component-level work Experience building and integrating controls cabinets from the panel up Experience integrating robotics systems, such as industrial robot arms, gantries, or motion systems Strong working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems Experience with PLCs. Beckhoff (TwinCAT/EtherCAT) is a plus but not required. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment (multimeters, etc.) Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems Associate's degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience Experience in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or industrial automation environments preferred

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract Location:

Long Beach, CA Pay Rate Range:

$40-55/hr. ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package:

Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent:

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.