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Engineer Helper Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Prinsco, Inc.

$100K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At Prinsco, Regional Engineers help win projects by building trust with consulting engineers, agencies, and waterworks partners. In this role, you will use your civil engineering knowledge and ...

PRINSCO

Sales Engineer

Corona, CA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At Prinsco, Regional Engineers help win projects by building trust with consulting engineers, agencies, and waterworks partners. In this role, you will use your civil engineering knowledge and ...

Braintrust

Developer Support Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$157K - $205K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

We win by helping them move faster. We're looking for Developer Support Engineers - both mid-level and senior - who are obsessed with helping developers overcome challenging technical blockers to ...

BayInfotech

Sr. Support Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Help deliver customer installs. Train and support Client's indirect channel partners. Act as a product enhancement feedback loop with product management and engineering. Help with development of ...

Bayinfotech

Sr. Support Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Help deliver customer installs. * Train and support Client's indirect channel partners. * Act as a product enhancement feedback loop with product management and engineering. * Help with development ...

Revelyst

Sourcing Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Sourcing Engineer serves as a key partner to Engineering, helping identify, evaluate, and integrate components, technologies, and manufacturing solutions that enable innovative product ...

Revelyst

Sourcing Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Sourcing Engineer serves as a key partner to Engineering, helping identify, evaluate, and integrate components, technologies, and manufacturing solutions that enable innovative product ...

Relace

Product Engineer (Frontend)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

This person will work at the edge of product and engineering, helping shape how developers interact with powerful models and infrastructure. The ideal candidate enjoys shipping user-facing features ...

Bizzell

Cook Helper

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$17.65/hr

Cook Helper Reports To: Food Services Supervisor Department: Food Services FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ... Responsible for assisting with some programming and activity events when required. Assists workers ...

Bizzell Group

Cook Helper

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$17.65/hr

Cook Helper Reports To: Food Services Supervisor Department: Food Services FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ... programming and activity events when required. • Assists workers engaged in preparing foods by ...

Anduril Industries

Senior Electrical Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping to develop the team's capabilities. * System Testing and Validation: Oversee system-level testing and validation to ensure ...

Bizzell Group

Cook Helper

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$17.65/hr

Cook Helper Reports To: Food Services Supervisor Department: Food Services FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ... Responsible for assisting with some programming and activity events when required. * Assists ...

Grepr

Sales Engineer (Pre/Post)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

You will help us strategize on customer support, engineering execution, and product delivery. We are well funded by investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Boldstart Capital. The Role We're looking ...

Fivetran

Software Engineer

Oakland, CA · Hybrid

... helping organizations unlock the full value of their data. Together, we're delivering the data ... As an engineer on the core team, you will design, implement, and maintain the central parts of our ...

Clera

Founding Product Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$190K - $210K/yr

Work closely with the founder, lead engineer, and designer to architect and implement solutions ... Help scale the product to meet rapidly growing consumer demand. What We're Looking For Required:

Clera

Founding Product Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$190K - $210K/yr

Work closely with the founder, lead engineer, and designer to architect and implement solutions ... Help scale the product to meet rapidly growing consumer demand. What We're Looking For Required:

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How much do engineer helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for engineer helper in California is $16.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an engineer helper typically collaborate with engineers and other team members on a project?

Engineer Helpers work closely with engineers by assisting with tasks such as setting up equipment, preparing materials, and performing routine maintenance or troubleshooting under supervision. They are often responsible for ensuring that workspaces are organized and that all tools are ready for use, which helps engineers focus on more complex technical aspects of a project. Collaboration also involves clear communication with both engineers and other support staff to ensure project timelines and safety protocols are followed. This hands-on teamwork provides valuable learning opportunities and insight into engineering processes, making it a great entry point for those interested in advancing within the field.

What is the difference between Engineer Helper vs Technician?

AspectEngineer HelperTechnician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingPost-secondary education or technical certification
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial plants, engineering projectsLaboratories, field sites, manufacturing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, construction companies, industrial sectorsManufacturing, maintenance, technical services
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles assisting engineersTechnical support roles requiring specialized training

Engineer Helpers typically assist engineers with basic tasks and require minimal formal education, often gaining experience on the job. Technicians usually have technical certifications or post-secondary education, performing more specialized technical duties. Both roles are essential in engineering and industrial settings, but technicians generally have a higher level of technical training and responsibility.

What is an engineer helper?

Engineer Helpers assist engineers by performing tasks such as preparing materials, operating tools, and helping with the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment. They support engineering projects by gathering data, organizing supplies, and ensuring that work areas are safe and efficient. Their role is essential for the smooth execution of engineering tasks, and they often work under the direct supervision of engineers or senior technicians.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineer helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Engineer Helper, you need a basic understanding of engineering principles, strong mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, blueprint reading, and safety protocols is typically required, with OSHA certification often preferred. Strong teamwork, communication, and reliability help you stand out in assisting engineers and following instructions accurately. These skills and qualities are important to ensure safe, efficient support for engineering projects and contribute to successful project outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Engineer Helper job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,743 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Ofiice365 IT support engineer/helpdesk/SharePoint

Maxonic, Inc.

Fremont, CA • On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Ofiice365 IT support engineer/helpdesk/SharePoint.

Job Description:

 

Job Title: Ofiice365 IT support engineer/helpdesk/SharePoint

Job Type: Fulltime

Job Location: Fremont, CA

Work Schedule: Onsite

Salary: $60k-80k, Based on experience

Must Have:

  • L2 are application support admins or user support admins. they are “higher” than desktop but lower in skills than system admin.
  • Good comm skills and good attitude - Apple Genius in Apple store type personalities.. very customer focused
  • Looking for people who are well versed in MS365, sharepoint, onedrive, teams outlook, etc

Responsibilities

  • Support Apple, Linux and Windows environments.
  • Support mobile computing environments.
  • Support a wide range of technologies, including Printers, VoIP, copiers, Audio/Video (AV) collaboration systems, automation robotics devices, handheld scanners, open source software, etc.
  • Support SaaS applications (M365, Teams, Atlassian, etc).
  • Assist in managing the Service Desk ticket queues and prioritizing response to these requests
  • Collaborate with other IT groups and Engineering teams to support their initiatives.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on IT supported applications and services.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related IT supported applications and services.
  • Tier2 Escalation for IT supported applications and services.

Qualifications:

  • At least 2-3 years in a corporate IT help desk/service desk role.
  • Experience or some knowledge with Mac and Windows management in an enterprise environment using Active Directory, Group Policy, Office 365, and Atlassian Suite (JIRA Service Desk, JIRA Software, Confluence)
  • Experience using remote support tools: Team Viewer, RDP, or equivalent tools.
  • Experience or some knowledge with processes including ITIL, Documentation, Change Management, and Work Prioritization.
  • Experience or some knowledge with relevant IT technology: DNS, DHCP, networking, VPN, storage, VoIP, etc.
  • Experience with hardware maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Experience reviewing and understanding software/operating system logs (varied by system) for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • General experience with Mac and Windows operating systems.
  • Experience using MS Intune and/or JAMF to manage devices.
  • Natural tendency to focus on scalable long-term solutions.
  • Experience or some knowledge with Audio & Visual solutions and integrations.
  • Participation in on-call rotation
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience managing Mac, Windows and Linux fleets
  • Minimum of 2 years supporting end-users
  • CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ preferred
  • Microsoft Certification a plus
  • Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for long periods.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend and performing repetitive tasks.
  • Must be able to lift to 30 pounds at a time. 
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Pramod Kumar (/) for more details.

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