Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Electromechanical Technician
Location: Plymouth MA
Pay Range: $50.66
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technician/Engineering Assistant to join our dynamic prototype development team. This position will be instrumental in the building, test, and integration of cutting-edge technologies within a laboratory environment.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on individual with a strong mechanical aptitude and a solid understanding of electrical principles. This role focuses primarily on mechanical assembly, but experience with electrical assembly, testing, and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Prototype Assembly: Perform intricate mechanical and electromechanical assembly of prototypes, including detailed component placement, fastening (torquing to specifications), and wiring.
- Material Application: Skillfully apply adhesives (epoxies, Loctite, etc.), greases, and other materials according to engineering documentation and quality standards.
- Cable/Harness Assembly: Construct and modify cable and harness assemblies, including crimping, connectorization, labeling, and routing.
- Electrical Testing: Perform continuity testing, basic electrical checks, and potentially more advanced testing (depending on experience) on cables, harnesses, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
- Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Handling: Handle and assemble CCAs with care, following ESD procedures. May involve component placement, soldering, and inspection.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of assemblies, tests, and modifications in engineering documentation, logs, and databases.
- Troubleshooting: Assist engineers in identifying and resolving assembly and test issues.
- Material Management: (Plus) Assist with inventory management, tracking components, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Purchasing Support: (Plus) Assist with ordering components and materials as needed, potentially including generating purchase requests.
- Adherence to Standards: Strictly adhere to all safety procedures, quality control standards, and engineering specifications.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, other technicians, and support staff to achieve project goa
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree in a technical field (e.g., Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology) preferred.
- Minimum [2-3 years – adjust as needed] of hands-on experience in a technical laboratory, manufacturing, or prototype environment.
- Qualifications – Required:
- Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical assembly techniques, including the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
- Familiarity with proper use of torque wrenches and application of thread locking compounds (Loctite).
- Experience with the proper handling and mixing of epoxies and other adhesives.
- Familiarity with ESD and FOD control procedures.
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.