Assembly Technician

Insight Global; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced electromechanical assembler to build thousands of cable assemblies and prototype systems. You will read technical drawings, perform wire prep, crimping, and connector installation, and participate in testing and checkout of equipment.

The role requires hands-on work, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently or in a team, and occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds. Prior experience with pneumatics or hydraulics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on electromechanical assembly.
• Able to read technical drawings and perform wire preparation, crimping, and connector installation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, checkout and troubleshoot prototype electro-mechanical systems and test equipment.
• Interpret schematics, diagrams and layouts to perform testing and fault isolation.
• Assist in design, test and checkout of test equipment.

Skills

Electromechanical assembly

Technical drawings

Crimping & connector install

Hand tools & soldering

Communication & teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand crimp tools

Wire strippers

Extraction tools

Soldering equipment

Job description

Join a fast-paced, hands-on team responsible for building thousands of custom cable assemblies that support advanced engineering and machine development. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail, and proven experience in cable fabrication. Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions. Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, , test and check-out of test equipment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in electromechanical assembly
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and performing wire preparation, crimping, and connector installation.
• Skilled in using hand crimp tools, wire strippers, extraction tools, and soldering equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of lifting items weighing 20–50 pounds occasionally.
• High school diploma or equivalent required

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Electro-mechanical assembly experience with high-precision assemblies.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and assembly process documentation
• Experience routing and terminating cables
• Experience with building and installing pneumatics and hydraulics assemblies helpful.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, force gauges, torque wrenches and dial indicators.