Technician - Electro Mechanical

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Technician
Location: Plymouth, MA
Employment Type: Contract, 3 Months

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Pay: $49.67/hr. on W2

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, production, prototype, or engineering environment.
• Experience with mechanical assembly of complex hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Experience with cable and harness fabrication, crimping, connector installation, labeling, and routing.
• Experience performing continuity testing and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience working with circuit card assemblies (CCAs).
• Soldering experience and familiarity with IPC standards.
• Experience with inventory management, material control, and purchasing processes.
• IPC certifications or related technical certifications.

About the Role

As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will support the assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced prototype systems in a laboratory environment. Working closely with engineers and technical teams, you will help build and validate innovative hardware solutions through hands-on mechanical and electrical assembly activities.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working in a fast-paced development environment and have strong technical skills in mechanical assembly, prototype builds, and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

Prototype Assembly & Integration

• Assemble mechanical and electromechanical prototypes using engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform detailed component installation, fastening, torquing, and wiring activities.
• Support integration of hardware systems and subsystems.
• Ensure assembly activities meet engineering specifications and quality requirements.

Cable & Harness Fabrication

• Build, modify, and repair cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Perform crimping, connectorization, labeling, routing, and cable management activities.
• Verify assembly quality and compliance with design requirements.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Conduct continuity checks and basic electrical testing of cables, harnesses, and electronic assemblies.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of assembly and integration issues.
• Assist engineering teams during prototype verification and test activities.
• Handle and inspect circuit card assemblies (CCAs) following ESD requirements.

Materials & Documentation

• Apply epoxies, thread-locking compounds, greases, and other materials according to specifications.
• Maintain accurate build records, test results, engineering logs, and documentation.
• Support inventory tracking and material control activities.
• Assist with procurement requests and material ordering as needed.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow ESD, FOD, safety, and quality control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with engineering standards and company procedures.

Required Technical Skills

• Mechanical Assembly
• Electromechanical Assembly
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Hand & Power Tool Operation
• Torque Wrench Usage
• Precision Measurement Tools
• ESD/FOD Compliance
• Technical Documentation
• Hardware Integration
• Prototype Development

Preferred Technical Skills

• Cable & Harness Assembly
• Crimping & Connector Installation
• Continuity Testing
• Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
• Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) Handling
• Soldering
• Inventory & Material Management
• IPC Standards

Work Environment

• Full-time onsite position.
• Work performed in laboratory, engineering, prototype development, and manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on work with mechanical and electronic hardware.
• Collaboration with engineers, technicians, and program teams.
• Fast-paced environment supporting advanced technology development programs.

Additional Requirements

• Active Secret Security Clearance required at start.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain SAP access.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and technical excellence.