Electrical Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for an experienced electrical mechanical technician. The role involves performing installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance on equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have a strong background in relevant technical fields, with excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work collaboratively to support operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a technician role performing repairs.
• Experience in regulated industries is beneficial.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on various equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/electronic systems.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to enhance output.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Technical apprenticeship or associate degree

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Mechanical tools

Job description

Job Description

1. Role Purpose:

The electrical mechanical technician’s responsibilities include installation, repair, preventative maintenance, upgrade, and testing of both the electronic and mechanical aspects of plant-wide systems. Electro-mechanical technicians combine knowledge of mechanical technology with electrical and electronic circuits, HMI/PLC systems.

2. Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment (e.g., pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, hydraulic equipment, dock equipment, electronic and electrical equipment) according to safety and quality procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical/electronic systems.
• Perform instrument calibration to meet company and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to prevent machine downtime and enhance line output.
• Document machine issues accurately after repairs.
• Operate material handling, battery, and other powered equipment following standard procedures.
• Troubleshoot/diagnose PLC/HMI control systems, sensors, camera systems, and high-speed machinery.
• Support manufacturing equipment systems under Plant Maintenance Management.
• Perform and document preventive and corrective maintenance as needed.
• Communicate machine issues and downtime effectively to other shifts and management.
• Assist with offline machine rebuilds or pre-work.
• Diagnose mechanical, electronic, and electrical problems using technical drawings.

3. Typical Supervisory Responsibility:

N/A

4. Education & Experience

Education Requirement: Background in electrical, electronic, or mechanical fields; technical apprenticeship or associate degree preferred, with relevant job experience potentially substituting formal education.

Experience Requirement: Minimum 5 years in a technician role performing equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.

5. Technical competencies/ Certifications/ Licenses:

• Experience in regulated industries like medical devices is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of cGMP and clean room environments.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, especially with PLCs.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Soldering skills and experience with electrical testing equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical circuits and mechanical tools.

6. Physical Demands & Work Environment:

a. Physical demands: Requires walking, sitting, handling tools, reaching, balancing, stooping, crouching, bending, talking, hearing, and lifting/moving up to 20 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

b. Work environment: Not specified.