Manufacturing Technician Jobs in California
Manufacturing Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and clean energy, with openings at every level from entry-level operator to senior process technician. The largest hiring centers are the greater Los Angeles area, San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley corridor, and San Diego, where companies like Northrop Grumman, Applied Materials, and Edwards Lifesciences maintain deep technician workforces. The most in-demand specialties right now are process control, CNC machining, and electromechanical assembly. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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In this role, you will impact manufacturing operations by enhancing process reliability, reducing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence.
In this role, you will impact manufacturing operations by enhancing process reliability, reducing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Manufacturing Technician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tesla11
- Keysight Technologies7
- Velo3D4
- Divergent4
- Northrop Grumman4
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Science & Research
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing technician jobs across California.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, manufacturing technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical assembly, CNC machining, or process equipment
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management standards common in California aerospace and medical device facilities
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters
- Knowledge of ESD handling procedures and cleanroom protocols for semiconductor or medical device environments
Manufacturing Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing technician in California?
Most California employers hire manufacturing technicians with an associate degree or certificate in electronics technology, manufacturing technology, or mechatronics from a community college. California has no state license specific to the general manufacturing technician role, but candidates working in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing benefit from completing Good Manufacturing Practice training, while those in aerospace benefit from IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification. Building hands-on skills through a California community college lab program or a union apprenticeship strengthens your application considerably.
How much do manufacturing technicians make in California?
Manufacturing technicians in California earn a median of about $48,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,550 for the lowest 10% to over $61,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing technicians in California?
Employers hiring manufacturing technicians in California right now include Tesla, Keysight Technologies, and Velo3D, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device companies means demand is spread across both large defense contractors and mid-size contract manufacturers throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most manufacturing technician jobs?
The cities with the most manufacturing technician openings in California are Fremont, San Diego, and Long Beach. The distribution reflects California's industry clusters: greater Los Angeles anchors aerospace and defense hiring, the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area drives semiconductor and electronics demand, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors sustain consistent technician hiring across companies of all sizes.
Are there remote manufacturing technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing technician work is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment, cleanrooms, or assembly lines, so fully remote roles represent a small fraction of openings. About 12% of manufacturing technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve quality documentation, technical writing, or remote equipment monitoring rather than direct production work.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an electronics or manufacturing technology certificate at a California community college, then applying directly to contract manufacturers or component suppliers that regularly hire entry-level production associates and cross-train them into technician roles. Large California employers in aerospace and medical devices, including defense contractors and device manufacturers in the San Diego and LA corridors, run structured associate technician programs for candidates without prior experience. Earning an IPC-A-610 certification or completing a mechatronics lab course gives your application a concrete edge over candidates with only coursework.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to manufacturing technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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