Electromechanical Technician Job Description
Electromechanical technician
provides general fabrication support on experimental apparatuses using standard machine tools, hand tools, soldering techniques, and to test and measurement equipment.
Electromechanical Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective electromechanical technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included electromechanical technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly & maintenance
Support engineering team in the assembly and test of electronic ground support equipment for the spacecraft
Support the Propulsion and Fluid Systems Group with electronic assembly and test activities on ground support equipment
Conduct and document activities on a variety of technical tasks such as assembly, disassembly, fabrication, test and calibration of electronic and mechanical systems
Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on drives, backup power systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other electrical related systems
Regular onsite attendance
Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor
Provide electrical/electronic and mechanical diagnostics, preventative and predictive maintenance perform repairs to process machinery, equipment and controls
Able to understand PLC logic and troubleshoot to improve machine performance
Proficiently utilize a wide variety of tools and instrumentation such as personal computers, DMM, ammeter, oscilloscope, hand tools, power tools, and predictive maintenance tools
Electromechanical Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Electromechanical Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IPC, J-STD-001, A&P, JSTD
Education for Electromechanical Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the electromechanical technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Technology, Electronics, Education, Industrial, Engineering, Military, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science
Skills for Electromechanical Technician
Desired skills for electromechanical technician include:
Environmental test operations
General test equipment operations
Proper use of standard hand tools
Using e-mail
Mechanisms
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Measurement equipment
Plastic resins and resin drying systems
Adhesives and bonding materials
Assembly
Desired experience for electromechanical technician includes:
Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical circuitry and electronic components
Provide procedures
Assist in resolving maintenance related process problems which may require the proficient operation of that equipment
Maintain technical competence in advancing technology via training courses, on-the-job training and vendor schools
Assists with the training of machine operators in basic technical functions to build their skill depth
Associate Degree- Electro Mechanical Technology or enrolled in an accredited program working towards an associate degree
Electromechanical Technician Examples
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Electromechanical Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of electromechanical technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for electromechanical technician
- Performing specified qualifications and maintenance activities of production tools
- Maintaining written and computerized records
- Data entry of production related
- Participating in and contributing to yield, cycle time, and process improvement activities and observes all safety requirements
- Performing these and other duties, as required and as directed, by the Shift Manager or Lead operator on shift to produce high quality products efficiently and at the lowest cost possible
- Providing production "line" support, as needed
- Familiar with PLC’s and able to log onto PLC controlled system (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)
- Ensure that all documentation associated with activities is documented with Good Documentation Practices
- Maintain an updated and current training record (adhere to training timelines in Compliance Wire)
- Participate in Safety initiatives and other plant designated programs (Zero Defects, OEE )
Qualifications for electromechanical technician
- Experience in Industrial Maintenance preferred
- Must have the ability to systematically solve problems
- Candidate must have their own hand tools
- Must be able to lift 50lbs frequently
- Job requires standing for entire shift
- Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule task in the work area
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Electromechanical Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an electromechanical technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for electromechanical technician
- Set up and troubleshoot VFDs
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems and identify and repair mechanical malfunctions
- Monitor installed equipment to identify potential failures
- Troubleshoot and repair all mechanical functions, mechanical drive units, industrial hydraulic and pneumatic powers, plumbing architectures, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, safety circuits which include E-stops, light curtains, floor mats, safety relays and safety switches
- Knowledge and use of hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all test equipment used to perform all Multi-trade repairs of production equipment dust collection and material handling equipment (pallet lifts and fork trucks)
- Evaluate equipment for any repairs, enhancements, or upgrades and complete work as needed
- Complete preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled, and document finished work
- Contact vendors, order parts, and keep inventory of replacement parts on hand for all equipment
- Machine implementation including, rigging, leveling, facilities (air, hydraulics, dust collection and safety) along with testing and modifying as needed to prepare machine for production
- Fabrication and installation of all needed fixturing, guarding and any machine parts needed
Qualifications for electromechanical technician
- Ability to give direction and task to other members of a team
- Candidate must possess U.S. citizenship or be a "U.S. Person"
- Ability to measure and quality control check finished parts
- Prior experience with oceanographic research equipment a definite plus
- Experience maintaining industrial production equipment and performing predictive and preventive maintenance is desirable
- Able to work overtime and work any shift
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Our growing company is hiring for an electromechanical technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for electromechanical technician
- Assist in the deployment of TPM objectives
- Work with engineering to implement design changes of equipment, jigs, and fixturing for enhancement, upgrades or replacements
- Work with IT Department for production equipment that is being implemented into our MES
- Assist with building maintenance equipment/issues as needed
- Work with engineering on new plant layouts/ moving of equipment, and additions of equipment
- Work with external contractors as needed, in both production and other related areas of the plant
- Support MES with help of IT department as needed for hardware/ software issues
- Perform engineering technician activities in support of production machinery, including machine controls, interfaces, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), software, data tracking and other areas
- Provide technical, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for complex manufacturing equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems
- Recommend and implement equipment improvements including fabricating and assembling new or modified mechanical and electrical components or assemblies
Qualifications for electromechanical technician
- Minimum of one year of experience in maintaining, repairing, or installing high and low voltage electromechanical equipment
- Minimum of one year experience or comparable course work trouble-shooting and repairing complex mechanical equipment or experience in copier or high speed printer repair
- Knowledge of programming PLC’s, HMI’s PC based systems a plus
- Experience working with three phase power variety of different control voltages, Required
- A High school diploma or its equivalent for this position
- All candidates must successfully pass a written skills assessment exam and management interview
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Electromechanical Technician Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of electromechanical technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for electromechanical technician
- Create and audit preventative maintenance tasks, procedures, and logs, and maintain documentation of downtime and repairs
- Ensure production is in compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations
- Ability to communicate with team members to identify and understand symptoms of machine problems
- Provide routine and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to production equipment
- Follow and demonstrate knowledge of plant and process safety rules, safe operating methods and procedures, good housekeeping practices, and food safety procedures
- Ability to weld effectively
- Must be able to work and participate in a dynamic team environment
- Support activities at JPL and the spacecraft launch site
- Ensure that the process, product, and environment comply with Laboratory protocols, government regulations, and professional standards
- Assemble and test electronic hardware in accordance with defined engineering procedures or guidelines under the direction of the engineering team
Qualifications for electromechanical technician
- One year of previous experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
- Assist with PMs
- Flexibility to rotate between day and night shift (see Work Schedule below)
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required
- Minimum of two year technical training/apprenticeship plus three years maintenance experience
- Strong emphasis on troubleshooting in a team environment
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for an electromechanical technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for electromechanical technician
- Document prototype construction and maintain pertinent engineering records
- Must be able to work from schematics, diagrams, written, and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions
- Must be able to perform operational testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment
- Must assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions
- Must be able to use manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment including but not limited to such equipment as oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus
- Must have knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
- Must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Must have knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
- Must be able to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
- Develops and executes Evaluation Tests, Engineering Verification Tests (EVT) and Design Validation Tests (DVT) for medical equipment/systems with the assistance of Engineers and other technicians
Qualifications for electromechanical technician
- Successful completion of Electronics course work usually provided in a program at a trade school or community college preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience in maintaining, repairing, or installing mailing/ comparable equipment preferred
- Knowledge of plumbing, machine piping, HVAC and central dust collection
- Knowledge and use of hand, power, shop tools and equipment associated with the position
- Be able to work alone in a team environment
- High School Diploma or GED plus 2-4 years’ experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment