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R&D Technician
Posted: 09/08/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 32354
Job Location: Onsite
Industry: AERO - Aerospace
Job Description
Job Title:Â R&D Technician
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract R&D Technician with our client located in Pleasanton, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Job Details:
Benefits Package:Â 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.
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract R&D Technician with our client located in Pleasanton, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform temperature measurements using a variety of tools, including IR cameras and thermocouples
- Conduct instrument testing for multiple purposes, including design verification
- Measure digital, analog, and power signals (up to 250VDC)
- Design, build, and configure test setups to support R&D objectives
- Record, organize, and analyze test data to support engineering decisions
- Operate confidently in both Windows and Linux computing environments
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, working independently with minimal oversight
- Engage in root cause analysis
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional travel to contract manufacturer sites and other locations (<10%)
Job Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Electronics or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in an R&D environment
- Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and related equipment
- Experience with thermal management of electronic components
- Experience with bonding processes using various adhesives and epoxies
- Knowledge of optics and opto-mechanical systems (lenses, lasers, fibers)
- Capable of using Google Docs/Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work well in a team
- Experience from Automotive or Aerospace industry
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of lasers and laser safety/operating environments
- Experience with industrial design and automotive requirements
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Range: $55-65/hr
- Location: Pleasanton, CAÂ (Onsite)
Benefits Package:Â 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.
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