Location: Wilmington, MA (Onsite)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Pay Rate: $40/hr
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Build Technician to support prototype development and low-rate production activities in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role is responsible for building, integrating, inspecting, and preparing advanced electromechanical systems for testing and validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience assembling complex mechanical and electrical systems and working closely with engineering teams during product development.
Key Responsibilities
Build & Assembly
- Execute prototype and pre-production build campaigns for subassemblies and complete systems.
- Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, harnessing, and integration activities.
- Assemble and integrate motors, actuators, gearboxes, sensors, encoders, and related components.
- Interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, assembly instructions, and CAD models.
- Complete final system integration and support product readiness for testing.
- Track build progress and communicate material shortages, design concerns, and production risks.
Testing & Quality
- Prepare assemblies for end-of-line (EOL) testing and system validation.
- Perform in-process inspections including fit, alignment, torque verification, connector seating, and electrical continuity checks.
- Utilize precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and torque wrenches.
- Document non-conformances, build deviations, and quality issues.
- Assist with hardware readiness activities for firmware and software integration.
Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineers throughout product development.
- Provide Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback to improve manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
- Support production planning activities including materials staging and build readiness reviews.
- Assist in developing and updating assembly procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles.
- Support multiple build programs simultaneously in a dynamic development setting.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
- Experience building prototype, development, or low-volume production hardware.
- Strong mechanical and electrical integration skills.
- Experience using assembly tools including:
- Torque wrenches
- Crimpers
- Soldering equipment
- Hand and power tools
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree or Technical Certification in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electromechanical Technology, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in robotics, aerospace, automotive, automation, or consumer electronics industries.
- Experience assembling actuators, motors, gearboxes, encoders, and robotic systems.
- Knowledge of GD&T and metrology equipment.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype development, or Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) environments.
- Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering teams.
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