The Electromechanical Assembly Technician role is a staff position and a lead role within the Production department. The expectation is that this person will become an expert on TraXtion product assembly and then provide technical expertise to other new hire technicians on best practices, assembly methods, troubleshooting, and repair techniques for all TraXtion physical products.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and work instructions to accurately assemble components to required specifications.
- Execute detailed assembly instructions with precision and consistency.
- Assemble equipment by integrating, fastening, calibrating and wiring system components.
- Reference and follow Bills of Materials, Process Controls and Work Instructions.
- Perform reviews, validation testing, and updates to assembly Work Instruction documents.
- Install operating systems, network configurations, and application software on systems utilizing embedded computers and connected network devices.
- Utilize test equipment such as multimeters, calipers, and other custom test fixtures.
- Identify and communicate production issues to the Production Manager and Engineering team to support timely corrective actions.
- Maintain an ongoing commitment and involvement in the quality improvement process.
- Provide cross-functional support to other product lines to help balance workloads and ensure production flow.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment, including calibration and testing areas. Perform occasional use of bench-top soldering equipment to assemble cables and prototype circuits boards for engineering.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments of the company's technology.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
1. Proficient in using hand & power tools
2. Strong understanding of basic electrical and software principles
3. Demonstrated mechanical knowledge
4. Strong problem solving with a focus on product knowledge
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Speak, read, write, and understand English
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Some weekends and overtime are required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- 5 or more years of experience as an electro-mechanical assembly technician.
- Familiarity with assembling products with AC & DC power, Ethernet, and control cabling.
- Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.
Preferred Education and Experience
1. Experience assembling, calibrating, and testing systems that use cameras or lasers.
2. Familiarity with Ethernet network devices and functionality
3. Associates degree or higher.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.