Electro-Mechanical Equipment Reliability Technician

Ultralife Corporation; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultralife Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support first shift maintenance, diagnose issues from electrical controls to mechanical assemblies, and implement improvements that boost yield and quality. You will read schematics, collaborate with manufacturing engineers, and qualify, debug, install, and improve Production and Development equipment.

The role blends hands-on maintenance with cross‑functional teamwork to keep production moving, while documenting actions

Qualifications

• High School or Vocational Tech degree required; Associate’s in a related engineering or technical field preferred.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and diagnostic capability across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Comfort reading technical prints and wiring diagrams; confident technical writing for clear documentation.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude, strong initiative, and a reliable work ethic.
• Computer proficiency to operate CMMS and related tools.
• Preferred: experience with industrial controls and diagnosing/repairing PLC‑related issues.

Responsibilities

• Own both planned and unplanned maintenance with minimal supervision, restoring equipment to service quickly and safely.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and controls issues; read drawings, prints, schematics, and layouts to locate root causes.
• Modify machines and processes for better performance; partner with manufacturing engineers and assist with production/assembly to keep the floor flowing.
• Support equipment qualification, debugging, and repair activities for new and existing assets.
• Source, purchase, and stage parts for preventive and corrective work; keep spares organized and available.
• Fabricate or machine components and fixtures as needed for production use.
• Serve as the primary contact for service contractors and vendors, coordinating onsite support and follow-up.
• Ensure semi‑automated systems run as intended and meet performance standards.
• Continuously monitor machines, tools, and processes; adjust parameters or correct faults contributing to nonconforming output, low yields, or quality escapes.
• Share your know‑how by training peers on setups, maintenance techniques, and technical repairs.
• Record PMs, work orders, and corrective actions in the CMMS to drive data‑informed reliability.
• Pitch in with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Documentation

Team collaboration

CMMS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Tech

Associate’s degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

CMMS

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Shape uptime, quality, and safety—one system at a time

When first shift starts, you’ll be the go-to expert keeping production moving. You’ll diagnose issues from electrical controls to mechanical assemblies, turn schematics into solutions, and make thoughtful improvements that raise yield and product quality. Your day blends hands‑on maintenance with collaboration alongside manufacturing engineers to qualify, debug, install, and improve Production and Development equipment.

What you’ll do

• Own both planned and unplanned maintenance with minimal supervision, restoring equipment to service quickly and safely.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and controls issues; read drawings, prints, schematics, and layouts to locate root causes.
• Modify machines and processes for better performance; partner with manufacturing engineers and assist with production/assembly to keep the floor flowing.
• Support equipment qualification, debugging, and repair activities for new and existing assets.
• Source, purchase, and stage parts for preventive and corrective work; keep spares organized and available.
• Fabricate or machine components and fixtures as needed for production use.
• Serve as the primary contact for service contractors and vendors, coordinating onsite support and follow-up.
• Ensure semi‑automated systems run as intended and meet performance standards.
• Continuously monitor machines, tools, and processes; adjust parameters or correct faults contributing to nonconforming output, low yields, or quality escapes.
• Share your know‑how by training peers on setups, maintenance techniques, and technical repairs.
• Record PMs, work orders, and corrective actions in the CMMS to drive data‑informed reliability.
• Pitch in with other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Open position is for a first shift role. Flexibility in work hours may be required to support preventive maintenance, production overtime, and other business needs.

What you bring

• High School/Vocational Tech degree required; Associate’s in a related engineering or technical field preferred.
• Solid analytical troubleshooting and diagnostic capability across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Comfort reading technical prints and wiring diagrams; confident technical writing for clear documentation.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude, strong initiative, and a reliable work ethic.
• Computer proficiency to operate CMMS and related tools.
• Preferred: experience with industrial controls and diagnosing/repairing PLC‑related issues.

Proficiencies

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Maintenance and repair across equipment types.
• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Equipment installation, wiring, and commissioning.
• Ongoing equipment repair and preventive maintenance.

Physical requirements

• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Work on the ground level and beneath equipment as tasks require.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account various factors such as your skills, experience, training, certifications/licensure, and broader business needs.

About The Role

You will perform installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems spanning electrical, controls, and advanced manufacturing technologies. You’ll work from schematics, drawings, and specifications to pinpoint issues and assist with the installation of Production and Development machinery.

EEO and accommodations

Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 315- 332-7100.

Note

This description summarizes the scope of the role and may not list every task, effort, duty, responsibility, or working condition associated with the position.