Electromechanical Technician

Electromechanical Technician

$25-30/hr. Day Shift

Camas, WA

Job Description

This role focuses on mechanical assembly, point-to-point electrical wiring, soldering, and wire harness assembly in a prototype and low-volume production environment. You will work directly from schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings to build new products, perform box and panel assemblies, and support final testing within the electrical assembly department.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of components and subassemblies according to schematics, blueprints, and detailed work instructions.
• Carry out point-to-point electrical wiring, including routing and terminating wires for harnesses and control panels.
• Assemble wire harnesses, including cutting, crimping, labeling, bundling, and securing wires to meet design specifications.
• Conduct soldering operations on electronic components, wires, and connectors in accordance with quality and safety standards.
• Assemble electrical boxes, control panels, and enclosures, including mounting components and completing button-up and final assembly tasks.
• Follow electrical and mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical prints to build prototype and production units accurately.
• Use hand and power tools, including power screwdrivers, to assemble, fasten, and adjust components as required.
• Support inspection, testing, and basic quality assurance activities on completed assemblies and harnesses.
• Assist with troubleshooting of electrical and electronic assemblies under guidance, identifying obvious defects such as loose connections or miswiring.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians in a prototype and R&D-style environment to implement design changes and improvements.
• Document work performed using basic computer and typing skills, including entering data, following electronic work instructions, and updating build records.
• Apply basic math skills to measure, cut, and verify dimensions of parts, wires, and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the lab and production environment, following all safety procedures.
• Operate shop tools such as drill presses, and, where applicable, assist with basic operations on mills and lathes for simple fabrication tasks.
• Participate in final testing activities, including powering up assemblies, performing basic functional checks, and supporting more detailed testing under supervision.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency with point-to-point electrical wiring, including experience with harnessing wires.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with electronic or electrical assembly, including panel or control panel assembly.
• Skill in soldering wires, components, and connectors to an acceptable quality standard.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools, including power screwdrivers, for assembly work.
• Basic computer and typing skills for documentation and following electronic work instructions.
• Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and verifying dimensions and quantities.
• Ability to perform inspection and basic testing of assemblies to verify quality.
• Capability to troubleshoot simple electrical or electronic issues at the assembly level.
• Comfort working with wiring harnesses, industrial control components, and related hardware.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in prototype builds, R&D laboratories, or low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience in an electrical assembly department, including box assembly and final test support.
• Background in industrial control or control panel assembly.
• Experience with shop tools such as lathes, mills, and drill presses for basic fabrication tasks.
• Previous exposure to testing and troubleshooting electronic assemblies or control systems.
• Experience in inspection, testing, quality assurance, and troubleshooting electronics.
• Familiarity with working in a fast-paced engineering or technical consulting environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a fast-paced engineering consulting environment that is experiencing strong growth and offers exposure to cutting-edge prototype and low-volume product development. You will work closely with skilled engineers and technicians in a collaborative lab and production setting, gaining hands-on experience with a wide variety of technologies and build types. The culture emphasizes learning by doing, continuous improvement, and teamwork, providing opportunities to expand your technical skills and grow your career in a dynamic, innovation-driven organization.

Work Environment

The role is based in a standard lab and production environment within a fun, fast-paced engineering setting. You will work around electronic and mechanical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and control panels, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment such as drill presses, and potentially mills and lathes. The work involves building prototypes and low-volume products directly from schematics and drawings, often collaborating closely with engineers and other technicians on the floor. Expect a hands-on, technical workspace with benches, test stations, and standard lab and production equipment, where safety, organization, and attention to detail are essential.

This is a Contract position based out of Camas, WA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Camas,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.