Electro-Mechanical Technician

Motivo; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality insurance

401(k) match

Generous vacation time

4/10 work week

Profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

Motivo is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our team in Compton, CA. You will split time between electrical harness work and mechanical assembly, testing and troubleshooting, with opportunities to work on various propulsion, robotics, and electronics projects.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience, a background in electrical and mechanical systems, and is comfortable with tools like oscilloscopes, DMMs, and welding. Competitive pay and a 4/10 schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Interest in both electrical and mechanical roles (60/40 split, electrical heavy).
• Solid understanding of electricity (volts, amps, fuses, wire, AC vs DC).
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems and ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Comfort working on large diesel engines and small 3D printed enclosures with electronics.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Professionalism: punctual, appropriate clothing.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies.
• 1–3 years of professional experience.
• Associate degree or professional certificate in Technology or equivalent experience.

Skills

Harness build

Crimping tools

Welding exposure

Soldering

Metal fabrication

Machining tools

Schematic reading

Diagnostics tools

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Professional Certificate in Technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

Function generator

DMM

Machining tools

Job description

About Motivo

Motivo is a project-based company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical system design and prototype builds. We have a history in successfully taking concepts through to actual finished solutions. Our work spans a wide range of market segments including mobility/automotive, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy, to name a few. Every team member will experience a wide variety of challenging projects, offering rich opportunities for professional growth. We are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, striving for excellence within every unique project constraint, and believe in having fun while we do it!

About Motivo

Motivo is a project-based company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical system design and prototype builds. We have a history in successfully taking concepts through to actual finished solutions. Our work spans a wide range of market segments including mobility/automotive, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy, to name a few. Every team member will experience a wide variety of challenging projects, offering rich opportunities for professional growth. We are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, striving for excellence within every unique project constraint, and believe in having fun while we do it!

About The Role

Do you like working with your hands but can’t decide if you want a career in electronics or mechanics? Do you enjoy wrenching on your car but also wiring up a ceiling fan or building a robot kit? When your friends throw away a broken stereo or lawnmower, do you secretly want to snag it and take it apart to try to get it working again? We have an opportunity perfect for you! We are looking to hire an Electro-Mechanical Technician.

Qualifications

• An interest in both electrical and mechanical (60/40 split in favor of electrical)
• A solid understanding of electricity (volts, amps, fuses, wire, AC vs DC, voltmeters, etc)
• A solid understanding of mechanical systems (understands how engines work, can take apart and put back together just about anything, etc)
• Interest and ability to work on both large, greasy diesel engines as well as small, delicate 3D printed plastic enclosures with sensitive electronics / wiring
• A positive attitude and can get along with most people
• Professionalism (consistently showing up on time, appropriate clothing, etc)
• Curiosity about technology and an insatiable desire to learn something or try something new
• One to three years of professional experience
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar -or- Professional / Occupational Certificate in Technology or similar -or- directly applicable professional experience

Ideal Candidate Capabilities And Skills

• Electrical harness build / debug / repair experience, especially with automotive harnesses, racing harnesses, military harnesses, or aerospace harnesses
• Experience with electrical crimping tools and crimp-style components, connector contacts, etc
• Exposure to welding
• Exposure to electronics soldering
• Exposure to metal fabrication / fabricator environment and tools
• Exposure to machine shop / machinist environment and tools (mill, lathe, grinder, etc)
• Exposure to reading schematics, circuit analysis, and debug techniques
• Exposure to electronics troubleshooting tools (oscilloscope, function generator, DMM, etc)

Benefits

We’re convinced that the team and the projects are hands-down the best part of working at Motivo. To support that, we offer a solid benefits package including high-quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, and our Monday-Thursday 4/10 work week. We offer profit-sharing bonuses, which are tied to overall company performance, because we believe in winning together; we’re transparent about the company’s numbers, and when our hard work drives financial success, employees may share in the upside.

• Base Rate Range: $18/hr - $29/hr
• Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.