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Manufacturing Technician – Miniature Electronics & Production
Questwise Ventures creates miniature electronics and electronic modules for makers, hobbyists, and people who enjoy unusual little devices. We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to help turn small parts into finished products.
This is a practical production role in a small workshop. It suits someone who enjoys careful assembly, takes pride in a clean finish, and can keep quality consistent across a batch.
Role details
- Location: On-site in Los Gatos, California.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Schedule: Part-time, with flexible hours. Weekly hours and schedule will be agreed upon based on your availability and production needs.
- Pay: $24–$30/hour depending on experience.
What you'll do
- Assemble miniature products and small electronic components using documented steps and reference samples.
- Prepare and finish small parts, including cleaning, sanding, fitting, and painting where the product requires it.
- Help with basic wiring and soldering as appropriate to your skills and the production task.
- Inspect fit, finish, and workmanship; perform routine functional tests and flag defects before products are packed.
- Pack finished products carefully and check that orders contain the correct parts and accessories.
- Keep parts organized, track production quantities, and flag low supplies or missing components.
- Keep the work area clean and follow tool, material-handling, and workshop safety procedures.
- Share practical suggestions that make repeat tasks clearer and reduce errors.
What we're looking for
- Care and precision when handling small parts and using hand tools.
- The ability to follow written or visual assembly instructions and ask questions when a step is unclear.
- Patience with detailed, repetitive work and a consistent approach to quality.
- Reliability, clear communication, and good organization.
- A willingness to learn our products and production methods.
Helpful experience
Experience in any of the following would be useful. You don't need every skill on this list.
- Small-product assembly, electronics assembly, repair, or hands-on production.
- Soldering, basic wiring, using a multimeter, or troubleshooting simple electronic issues.
- 3D printing or finishing 3D-printed parts.
- Model making, miniature painting, crafts, or other work that calls for a careful finish.
- Quality checks, packing, or keeping track of parts and inventory.
Relevant personal projects and hobby experience are welcome. No specific degree is required.
How to apply
Send your resume and a short note about your relevant hands-on experience to email@questwiseventures.com. Use the subject line Manufacturing Technician Application.
Please include your general availability. Photos or a link to a maker portfolio are optional and should show your work. Please don't send a Social Security number, date of birth, identification documents, or a portrait photo with your application.
Freelance & project opportunities
Product photography & demo video
We’re looking for freelance help creating product photos and short demo videos for our storefront and social media. Our products include miniature retro-computer and arcade decorations, small displays, and electronic breakout boards.
This could be a good fit if you enjoy small-product or macro photography, careful lighting, and capturing tiny details. For video, we’d like to show products powered on, with their screens, lights, animation or sound in action where applicable.
This is project-based work, separate from the Manufacturing Technician role. Projects can focus on photography, video or both. Deliverables, timing and fees would be agreed before each project.
Interested? Email email@questwiseventures.com with the subject ‘Freelance Photo / Video.’ Please include your portfolio or relevant examples, general availability, and rates or a sample project quote.
Independent Wholesale Sales Representative
We’re interested in connecting with independent sales representatives who have relationships with gift shops, museum stores, retro-gaming retailers or other suitable specialty retailers. Our miniature electronic decorations could be a fit for these audiences.
Please email email@questwiseventures.com with your experience, the types of retailers you work with, your territory and proposed compensation arrangement. Product selection, wholesale pricing, capacity and terms would be agreed before any engagement.