Electromechanical Engineering Technician I - III
About The Position
Wildcat Discoveries is seeking a highly motivated Electromechanical Technician to support the development, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of laboratory, testing, and process equipment. The position combines electrical and mechanical skills with practical equipment assembly and troubleshooting. It is suited to someone who enjoys working directly with equipment and solving technical problems, and who may have gained skills through hands-on technical experience, trade or military training, or a technical or engineering degree combined with practical experience. The technician works closely with engineers, scientists, technicians, and laboratory personnel to keep existing equipment operating reliably and help design and implement equipment improvements and new equipment. General work hours are onsite from 8 AM to 5 PM. Periodically, work may need to begin at 6 AM to complete tasks before normal operations start, and overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a technical setting, such as an operator, technician, or mechanic.
- Associate degree, postsecondary certification, apprenticeship, and/or military training.
- Basic hands-on fabrication experience, including comfort using a drill press, belt sander, hydraulic press, tapping threaded holes, and operating CNC machines.
- Ability to maintain mechanical systems by disassembling equipment, identifying and replacing worn components, reassembling, and testing.
- Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, including AC/DC circuits and single- and three-phase power.
- Ability to safely use multimeters, clamp meters, and other electrical test equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment drawings to troubleshoot and assemble electrical systems.
- Experience with wire stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating.
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout and electrical safety practices.
- Comfort working on a building roof to maintain the laboratory exhaust system.
- Ability to document assembly procedures using Microsoft Word and follow equipment manuals for preventative maintenance.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively across levels and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Assemble electrical components for custom research and process equipment, including panel and enclosure wiring, wire harnesses, terminations, connectors, and sensor and instrument installation.
- Perform electrical testing and diagnostics, including continuity, voltage, current, and insulation checks, to troubleshoot faults in heaters, motors, pumps, relays, sensors, controllers, and power supplies.
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, including vacuum pumps, robotic research tools, recirculating water chillers, centrifuges, and general laboratory facilities.
- Mechanically assemble custom research components.
- Repair or replace faulty electrical and control components, verify operation after repairs, and document wiring changes.
- Maintain the organization of general shop tools and hardware inventory.
- Perform hands-on fabrication as needed, including drilling and tapping holes and using a belt sander and hydraulic press.
- Report problems, issues, and unexpected observations promptly.
- Meet timelines and deadlines consistently.
- Perform maintenance on the laboratory exhaust system, including working on the building roof.
- Document new assembly procedures using Microsoft Word and follow equipment manuals for preventative maintenance tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
