Electromechanical Assembly Technician

Job Title: Electromechanical Assembly Technician

Job Description

The Electromechanical Assembly Technician plays a key role in manufacturing industrial AI-powered warehouse automation robots. This position focuses on building, assembling, testing, and validating complete robotic systems while working closely with engineering and production teams. The technician ensures production quality standards, supports process improvements, and helps scale manufacturing from prototype builds to high-volume deployment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complete robotic systems using mechanical and electrical components, including fabricated parts, PCBs, motors, sensors, and compute modules.

• Integrate PCBs, sensors, motors, compute modules, and other fabricated parts into cohesive robotic assemblies.

• Fabricate and install custom wiring harnesses, ensuring proper strain relief and clean wire routing.

• Perform soldering, crimping, and cable management to create reliable electrical connections.

• Follow torque specifications, fastener selection guidelines, and established assembly standards to ensure consistent build quality.

• Verify the reliability of electrical and mechanical connections through visual inspection and basic checks.

• Conduct functional testing of robotic systems prior to deployment to confirm proper operation and performance.

• Perform quality inspections and testing to confirm adherence to production quality standards.

• Troubleshoot assembly issues and participate in root cause analysis to resolve defects and improve reliability.

• Document manufacturing and assembly defects, issues, and observations in a clear and organized manner.

• Recommend and support process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability of production.

• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to refine designs, assembly methods, and test procedures.

• Support production scaling from prototype builds to volume manufacturing in a high-growth environment.

• Assist with deployment, field support, and troubleshooting activities at customer sites when needed.

• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete precision assembly tasks.

• Maintain a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and accountability throughout all stages of the build and test process.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least 2 years of electromechanical assembly experience.

• Hands-on experience in automotive, robotics, industrial equipment, or similar manufacturing environments.

• Proficiency in soldering and cable fabrication, including crimping and cable routing.

• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset in all assembly and testing activities.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and confidently.

• Strong manual dexterity and capability to perform precision mechanical and electrical assembly work.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis in a manufacturing setting.

• Basic computer proficiency for documentation, communication, and use of production systems.

• Experience with mechanical assembly and following torque specifications and assembly standards.

• Ability to conduct functional testing and basic troubleshooting of robotic or industrial systems.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing and production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, or a related field.

• Experience with root cause analysis for manufacturing or assembly defects.

• Experience in production troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a manufacturing environment.

• Quality control experience, including inspections, testing, and documentation of results.

• Process improvement experience, such as identifying inefficiencies and proposing enhancements to workflows.

• Knowledge of mechanical assembly best practices, including proper fastener selection and torque application.

• Familiarity with robotics manufacturing and industrial equipment assembly.

• Experience with motor control, sensor integration, and basic robot programming concepts.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and production teams.

• Warehouse or industrial facility experience, particularly in high-growth or startup environments.

• Strong communication skills for documenting issues and sharing feedback on manufacturing processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a purpose-driven organization focused on helping people build families and live better lives, where your work contributes to meaningful outcomes. The culture is people-first, valuing and supporting employees through a flexible and family-friendly environment and industry-leading fertility and family-building benefits. Innovation and entrepreneurial thinking are encouraged, giving you the opportunity to take risks, share new ideas, and grow your career through challenging work and professional development. You will be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that respects different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and a collaborative culture centered on improving patient outcomes and making a real impact.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role in a manufacturing and production facility in Brooklyn, NY, focused on hands-on robotics assembly and testing. You will work in a fast-paced startup culture within a high-growth manufacturing operation, partnering closely with engineering and production teams as the organization scales from prototype development to mass deployment. The work involves standing for extended periods, lifting heavy components, using hand and power tools, and performing precision assembly tasks. You may occasionally travel for customer deployment, field support, and troubleshooting activities. The environment is team-oriented with a strong emphasis on execution, quality, and accountability, and you will regularly interact with advanced robotic systems and industrial equipment in a modern production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Brooklyn,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.