Electromechanical Technician

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

US Citizen/Permanent Resident Required due to ITAR Compliance

Job Description

The Electromechanical Technician plays a key role in assembling, wiring, and testing complex electromechanical products. This hands-on position combines mechanical and electrical expertise to build high-quality products, ensure reliable performance, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform wiring and assembly functions to integrate various electrical components into finished printed circuit boards (PCBs) and wiring harnesses.

• Build and incorporate motors, encoders, and switches into electrical products according to specifications and blueprints.

• Install mechanical components such as belts, machined parts, fasteners, and apply appropriate greases to complete product assemblies.

• Terminate wiring harnesses, check continuity, and verify correct electrical connections to ensure proper functionality.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to guide assembly, wiring, and troubleshooting activities.

• Build and assemble products and prototypes, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and adherence to engineering and quality standards.

• Oversee the quality of outgoing products by reviewing test results, identifying issues, and ensuring products meet established criteria.

• Evaluate data from testing results and develop preventative and corrective action plans to improve product consistency and performance.

• Troubleshoot electromechanical issues in assemblies and harnesses, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams, actively contributing in a hands-on capacity and supporting various tasks as needed.

• Use hand tools such as calipers and wrenches to perform precise mechanical assembly and adjustments.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience with mechanical and electrical assembly experience, including working with both mechanical and electronic components.

• Hands-on troubleshooting skills for electromechanical systems, wiring, and assemblies.

• Ability to perform wiring tasks such as terminating wiring harnesses and checking continuity.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Experience building and assembling products or prototypes in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Strong quality focus, including evaluating test data and creating plans for improvement.

• Comfort using common hand tools such as calipers, wrenches, and other basic assembly tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with components such as motors, encoders, switches, belts, machined parts, fasteners, and wiring harnesses.

• Testing experience, including running tests, reviewing results, and reporting findings.

• Background in quality assurance or test engineering, with familiarity in creating preventative action plans.

• Previous military experience, which can be beneficial due to exposure to technical equipment and structured processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleburg Heights, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middleburg Heights,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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