Electrical Mechanical Technician

Aerotek; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO & time off

Flexible schedule

Career growth

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrical Mechanical Technician for a permanent role in Stamford, CT. You will work in a modern facility supporting aerospace, defense, and medical products, handling assemblies, soldering, debugging field returns, and calibrations.

You’ll join a close-knit, high-performance team focused on quality and customer service. The role requires hands-on electronics/electro-mechanical experience, IPC-A-610 soldering proficiency, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Technician training with ~3 years on-the-job electronics/electro-mechanical experience.
• AS degree or equivalent technical education in electronics is required.
• Completion of ESD and FOD training is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic assembly including wire harnesses and PCB assembly.
• Carry out SMT soldering and rework with IPC-A-610 standards.
• Read schematics and drawings to support assembly, repair, and testing.
• Support engineering and production with complex assembly tasks and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose, repair, and rework PCBs and perform circuit testing.
• Test and calibrate sophisticated electronic equipment to meet specs.
• Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical prototypes, including optical assemblies.
• Use test equipment and data acquisition tools to evaluate product performance.

Skills

Wire harness assembly

PCB assembly

Soldering (IPC-A-610)

Schematic reading

Electronic repair and testing

Calibration and testing

Prototype assembly

Data acquisition & firmware basics

ESD/FOD compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

A.S. in Electronics Technology

Military-equivalent Electronics Technology cert

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Mechanical Technician

This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern Southwestern Connecticut facility that designs and manufactures highly engineered niche products for aerospace, military, and medical applications. You will handle a wide variety of technical assignments, including supporting complex assemblies, debugging and repairing field returns, calibrating sophisticated equipment, repairing surface mount components on printed circuit boards, building prototypes, and performing mechanical and optical assemblies. This is a key "glue" position with something different every day, requiring strong initiative, technical versatility, and the ability to excel as part of a high-performance team. You will join a close-knit group and gain broad exposure to product innovation, product quality, and customer service across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform electronic assembly tasks, including wire harness assembly and soldering in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.

• Carry out SMT (Surface Mount Technology) soldering on printed circuit boards, ensuring high reliability and workmanship quality.

• Read and interpret electronic schematics and technical drawings to support assembly, repair, and testing activities.

• Support production and engineering teams with difficult and complex assembly tasks, acting as a technical resource for troubleshooting.

• Diagnose, repair, and rework printed circuit boards, including surface mount solder repair on electronic components.

• Test and debug circuit cards, identifying root causes of failures and implementing effective corrective actions.

• Perform testing and calibration of sophisticated electronic equipment to meet performance and quality specifications.

• Assemble and test mechanical and electro-mechanical prototypes, including optical-mechanical assemblies.

• Conduct optical-mechanical assembly and testing to support various lighting and sensory equipment products.

• Execute general electronic repair and mechanical tasks as needed to support ongoing projects and field returns.

• Use a variety of electronic test equipment and data acquisition tools to evaluate performance and functionality of products.

• Fabricate test fixtures and related hardware to support engineering validation and production testing.

• Utilize computer skills, including Microsoft Office and firmware programming tools, to document work, analyze data, and support development activities.

• Apply ESD and FOD best practices in all work areas to protect sensitive components and maintain a clean, controlled environment.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on multiple concurrent projects, contributing technical input and supporting project goals.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in electronic assembly, including wire harness assembly and PCB assembly.

• Proficiency in IPC-A-610 compliant soldering and SMT (Surface Mount Technology) soldering, rework, and repair.

• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and technical drawings.

• Demonstrated capability in electronic repair, including PCB repair and surface mount solder repair.

• Experience with electronic testing, troubleshooting, and calibration of circuit cards and equipment.

• Skills in electronic and electro-mechanical prototype assembly, including optical-mechanical assembly and test.

• Competence in SMT printed circuit board assembly and working with surface mount components.

• Computer skills in data acquisition and firmware programming, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Ability to use a variety of electronic test equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.

• Experience working on multiple discipline projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technician training or schooling combined with approximately 3 years of on-the-job experience in electronics or electro-mechanical work.

• Associate of Science (A.S.) certificate in Electronics Technology, or equivalent technical education.

• Military-equivalent certificate in Electronics Technology is accepted as an alternative qualification.

• Completion of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) training to handle sensitive electronic components properly.

• Completion of FOD (Foreign Object Debris) training to support clean and controlled work practices.

• Soldering technology training covering best practices for through-hole and surface mount soldering.

• Experience in fabricating test fixtures and custom setups to support testing and validation.

• Knowledge of aerospace, defense, or related high-reliability electronic systems is beneficial.

• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to work independently within a high-performance team environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a modern, growth-oriented organization that values innovation, product quality, and exceptional customer service. The culture emphasizes commitment, passion, and creative problem-solving, giving you the freedom to contribute ideas and shape solutions. You will work as part of a highly capable, close-knit team with full exposure to many aspects of the business, offering continuous learning and professional development. The environment supports diversification and advancement, providing opportunities to take on new challenges and expand your technical expertise over time.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a modern manufacturing and engineering facility in Southwestern Connecticut that operates in the aerospace and defense sector. The organization primarily focuses on advanced lighting mechanisms and related technologies for military vehicles and aircraft, including LED lighting, night vision systems, and sensory equipment. You will work with electronic test equipment, data acquisition tools, firmware programming interfaces, and standard hand and power tools in a structured, technology-rich environment. The facility emphasizes ESD and FOD controls to protect sensitive components and maintain clean workspaces, reflecting the high-reliability requirements of aerospace and defense products. Work is performed on-site in a professional technical setting, collaborating closely with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Stamford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Full benefits, lots of PTO and time off.
• They have flexible start and end times.
• growing company with a growing team so there is opportunity to continue to work and grow their career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Stamford, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stamford,CT.