Electromechanical Technician

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

Job Description

The Electromechanical Technician troubleshoots, repairs, builds, and maintains automated equipment and related hardware systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role combines hands-on mechanical and electrical work with preventive maintenance and continuous improvement activities in a clean, small-scale production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, machinery, and hardware systems to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly.

• Build, assemble, and install custom automated equipment, test fixtures, and prototype systems according to specifications and engineering documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing safety, efficiency, reliability, and product quality.

• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment maintenance and repair activities.

• Own and manage the preventive maintenance (PM) program, including planning, scheduling, and documenting all maintenance activities.

• Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance records, and failure logs to optimize preventive maintenance strategies and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development teams on new product introductions and production activities.

• Ensure all equipment operates safely and in compliance with internal standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Use hand tools, wrenches, screwdrivers, and other shop tools to perform mechanical and electrical assembly, adjustment, and repair tasks.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to assemble, install, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.

• Install, route, and secure wires, cables, and harnesses in accordance with design specifications and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, machinery, and hardware systems.

• Hands-on mechanical skills, including assembly, adjustment, and repair of mechanical components and structures.

• Hands-on electrical skills, including wiring, cable routing, and harness assembly for industrial or automated systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.

• Proficient use of hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and related mechanical and electrical tools.

• Experience working with steel and other structural materials used in automated equipment and fixtures.

• Strong understanding of equipment safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to develop, follow, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance activities.

• Experience managing or executing preventive maintenance (PM) activities, including documentation and scheduling.

• Capability to analyze maintenance records, failure logs, and performance data to improve equipment reliability.

• Effective collaboration skills to work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience building or supporting custom automated equipment, test fixtures, or prototype systems.

• Comfort working in a startup or growth-oriented environment where processes and systems evolve over time.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline for maintenance records and SOPs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing startup environment where your hands-on contributions directly shape the reliability and performance of cutting-edge automated systems. The organization values continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety, giving you the opportunity to influence processes, develop new skills, and grow with the company as it expands.

Work Environment

This role operates in a small, very clean work area focused on automated equipment and manufacturing support. You will work hands-on with mechanical assemblies, electrical wiring, cables, harnesses, steel structures, and a variety of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers. The environment supports close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development teams, with a strong emphasis on safety, organization, and equipment reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.