Electromechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

Job Description

Join a Prototype & Build team as an Electromechanical Technician, where you support the development, testing, and validation of advanced energy storage products. In this hands-on role, you build and maintain electrical test infrastructure that enables safe and reliable evaluation of PCBAs, battery cells, modules, and system-level hardware. You work primarily in a lab environment, applying your experience in control panel wiring, harness fabrication, and PCBA assembly to help bring innovative energy storage solutions from concept to reality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire industrial control panels in accordance with UL508A standards.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and mechanical drawings to guide assembly and troubleshooting work.
• Fabricate complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies to support prototypes, test fixtures, and system integration activities.
• Perform precise crimping, routing, labeling, and continuity verification on wiring and harnesses to ensure quality and reliability.
• Assemble, rework, and repair PCBAs, including through-hole and surface-mount components, following best practices for electronics manufacturing.
• Execute fine-pitch SMD hand-soldering and hot-air rework, using microscopes and specialized rework tools for inspection and quality control.
• Support prototype bring-up and troubleshooting in close collaboration with electrical engineers, test engineers, and product engineers.
• Construct and maintain electrical test fixtures, load boxes, wiring assemblies, and custom hardware used to characterize and validate battery cells, modules, and electronic subsystems.
• Install instrumentation, sensors, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and safety interlocks as needed to support test and validation activities.
• Assist test engineers and product engineers in setting up and executing electrical tests, ensuring proper configuration and safe operation.
• Assemble, organize, and inspect test infrastructure electrical subassemblies and integrated test systems to confirm build quality and readiness.
• Use and maintain electrical build tooling in a shared workspace, ensuring tools remain calibrated, safe, and available for team use.
• Commission and troubleshoot completed test infrastructure systems, confirming initial mechanical and electrical functionality, including validation using sensor readings in collaboration with commissioning and engineering teams.
• Document findings, test results, and performance metrics to provide traceability and support continuous improvement of test infrastructure.
• Offer recommendations to keep technical documentation, schematics, and build records up to date and aligned with current designs and standards.
• Apply safe work practices when working with high voltage systems, test equipment, and industrial control panels.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as an engineering technician, electrical technician, panel builder, or in a similar electromechanical role.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical wiring, cable harness fabrication, and industrial control panel assembly.
• 2+ years of experience in soldering (surface-mount and through-hole), PCBA assembly, and electronic repair work.
• Strong proficiency in electrical wiring techniques, including crimping, routing, labeling, and continuity verification.
• Demonstrated skill in fine-pitch SMD hand-soldering and hot-air rework, using microscopes and appropriate rework tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and mechanical drawings accurately.
• Experience working with industrial control panels or UL508A-compliant builds.
• Familiarity with standard electrical tools, test equipment, and safety practices, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, power supplies, and related lab equipment.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic assemblies and control systems.
• Comfort working around high voltage systems with a strong focus on safety and adherence to established procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling and maintaining electrical test fixtures, load boxes, and custom hardware for prototype and validation work.
• Background in electronics assembly, including PCB work, component replacement, and rework of complex boards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, including electrical, test, and product engineers, in a fast-paced prototype environment.
• Experience documenting test results, build configurations, and performance metrics to support traceability and quality assurance.
• Skill in identifying issues in control panels, harnesses, and test systems and providing clear, actionable feedback for bug reporting and design improvements.
• Familiarity with energy storage systems, battery modules, and electronic subsystems used in modern power and storage applications.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing and lab environment where temperature conditions can be similar to outdoors.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple build and test tasks simultaneously.

Why Work Here?

You join a mission-driven organization focused on building a 100% renewable energy future for people around the world. The culture emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and diversity, creating an environment where different perspectives are valued and everyone can contribute meaningfully to groundbreaking energy storage solutions. You receive equitable compensation, stock options, and a generous benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. The company covers 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, and offers a flexible Paid Time Off program to support work-life balance. Every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave, reflecting a strong commitment to family support and equity. The organization is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is actively building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves.

Work Environment

You work primarily in a lab and manufacturing facility located in an urban setting, surrounded by a diverse and highly intelligent team focused on solving global challenges in energy storage. The environment combines hands-on prototype work with structured testing and validation, using industrial control panels, electrical test fixtures, battery cells, modules, and advanced electronic subsystems. You regularly use standard electrical tools and test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and specialized soldering and rework tools, often in a shared workspace that requires careful tool use and maintenance. The facility’s temperature typically tracks the outdoor climate, so conditions can vary with the seasons while remaining suitable for detailed technical work. The day-to-day atmosphere encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning, as you contribute to building and commissioning test infrastructure that supports cutting-edge renewable energy technologies.

This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley, CA.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Berkeley,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.