Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling, testing, and troubleshooting complex electromechanical products in a fast-paced, clean manufacturing environment. The technician supports product quality and reliability by following detailed work instructions, interpreting engineering documentation, and contributing to continuous process improvement. This position also plays a key role in training team members and supporting safety and quality initiatives within a growing robotics-focused operation, with strong potential for long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electromechanical products accurately while carefully following detailed work instructions.
• Test electromechanical products to ensure they meet performance, quality, and reliability standards.
• Troubleshoot small electromechanical products to identify and resolve functional and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and test equipment to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Interpret engineering prints and electrical schematics to guide assembly, wiring, and testing activities.
• Interpret and develop production documentation, including work instructions and checklists, to support consistent and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Perform industrial panel wiring and mechanical assembly as required for electromechanical systems.
• Train production employees on safety procedures, quality standards, and manufacturing processes.
• Support safety and quality initiatives such as 5S, ESD (electrostatic discharge) controls, and FOD (foreign object damage) prevention.
• Contribute to process improvement activities to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and implement best practices.
• Perform diagnostics on electromechanical systems using appropriate tools and methods.
• Support the development and refinement of work instructions and other production documentation for new and existing products.
• Carry out other related duties as required to support production and organizational goals.

Preferred Skills

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a relevant technical degree.
• 1–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working with electromechanical products or systems.
• Mechanical assembly experience, including working with precision components.
• Industrial panel wiring experience and familiarity with electrical assembly practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering prints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to interpret and develop production documents such as work instructions and checklists.
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting electromechanical products.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and test equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills in an electromechanical manufacturing context.
• Ability to train and mentor production employees on safety, quality, and processes.
• Familiarity with safety and quality initiatives such as 5S, ESD, and FOD controls.
• Experience working with precision instrumentation and complex electromechanical systems (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and reliability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industries such as robotics, defense, or medical devices is highly valued.
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment, including participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar tools for understanding mechanical designs.
• Prior experience as a technician in manufacturing, testing, or diagnostics roles.
• Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical aspects of electromechanical systems.
• Ability to develop and refine work instructions and production documentation for new products.
• Strong communication skills to effectively train and support production team members.
• Openness to overtime as needed to meet production demands.
• Current students in a relevant technical field who can work part-time or full-time on a contract basis may be considered.
• Interest in building a long-term career in the robotics and advanced manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very fast-paced, clean manufacturing facility focused on robotics and advanced electromechanical products. The environment emphasizes Lean Manufacturing practices, safety, and quality, including 5S, ESD controls, and FOD prevention. Standard hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break and additional short breaks offered throughout the day. Overtime may be required at times to support production demands and program schedules. The facility supports the use of modern manufacturing and test equipment, and team members collaborate closely with engineering and production staff. The organization offers a supportive culture with potential for growth as the robotics industry expands, and provides catered lunch to employees daily, contributing to a collaborative and engaging workplace.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PITTSBURGH, PA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 PITTSBURGH,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

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