Electro-Mechanical Technician — Prototyping & Systems Expert

Motivo; California; On-site; USD 24,796 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide profit sharing

High-quality insurance plans

401k match

Generous paid vacation

4-day work week

Job summary

A project-based engineering company seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician to work with both electrical and mechanical systems. The role involves building and debugging electrical harnesses, engaging in hands-on problem-solving, and maintaining a positive, curious attitude. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience, relevant educational background, and a passion for technology. Benefits include profit sharing, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 4-day work week from Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Interest in both electrical and mechanical systems with a focus on electrical.
• Ability to work on large diesel engines as well as small electronics.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Build and debug electrical harnesses, especially automotive and military.
• Read schematics, analyze circuits, and use troubleshooting tools.

Skills

Electrical harness build

Mechanical system understanding

Curiosity about technology

Positive attitude

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Professional / Occupational Certificate in Technology

Tools

Electrical crimping tools

Oscilloscope

Lathe

Job description

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)

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.