Electromechanical Technician

Actalent; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electromechanical Technician in Boulder, CO to support building and integrating production and R&D equipment onsite. The role combines mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and control-panel construction to move concepts from research into manufacturing.

You will work closely with engineering and R&D teams in a fast-growing startup environment. This contract-to-hire position is onsite, with a pay range of $22.00–$27.00/hr and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling industrial equipment in manufacturing or lab settings.
• Wiring of sensors and electrical components for process systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Onsite work in chemical manufacturing and R&D environment, with chemical exposure.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and stainless steel tubing.
• Experience supporting R&D or prototype equipment builds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble production equipment and experimental hardware for R&D and manufacturing.
• Build equipment directly from drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Perform electrical wiring of sensors and instruments.
• Construct and troubleshoot control panels for production and testing.
• Assemble hydraulic systems and stainless steel tubing with Swagelok.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulics, and process components into systems.
• Troubleshoot issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and lab records.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams on prototypes.
• Help transition equipment from R&D to manufacturing.
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE.
• Support DoD explosive applications projects per safety guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Wiring sensors

Control panels

Read drawings

Chemical lab exposure

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Swagelok fittings

Stainless steel tubing

Job description

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

The Electromechanical Technician will support the assembly and development of innovative production and R&D equipment in a hands-on, onsite role in Boulder, CO. This position combines mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, control panel construction, and process system integration to help transition products from research and development into manufacturing. The technician will build equipment from engineering drawings and P&IDs, assemble hydraulic and piping systems using stainless steel tubing and Swagelok connections, wire sensors and instrumentation, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain technical documentation and lab records. This role offers the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing startup environment, collaborate closely with engineering and R&D teams, and have significant visibility and impact within a small organization.

Responsibilities

• Assemble production equipment and experimental hardware used in R&D and manufacturing operations.
• Build equipment and process systems directly from engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Perform electrical wiring of sensors, instruments, and small-gauge electrical components used in process systems.
• Construct and troubleshoot control panels that support production and testing systems.
• Assemble hydraulic systems and stainless steel tubing using Swagelok fittings and connections.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulics, and process components into complete systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support root-cause analysis to improve system reliability and performance.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, assembly records, and laboratory logs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and R&D teams to support prototype builds and new technology development.
• Help transition equipment and processes from research and development into manufacturing operations.
• Use hand tools, measurement tools, and assembly tools safely and effectively during daily work.
• Follow safety protocols and use appropriate PPE while working in a chemical laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Support projects that may involve Department of Defense-related explosive applications by adhering to strict safety and process guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing mechanical assembly of industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or production equipment.
• Proficiency wiring instruments, sensors, or electrical components in support of process systems and equipment.
• Experience assembling or troubleshooting control panels for production or testing applications.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
• Comfort working onsite in a chemical manufacturing and R&D environment with exposure to various chemicals.
• Ability to use hand tools, measurement tools, and assembly tools with precision and safety.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Attention to detail in following engineering documentation and maintaining accurate records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with stainless steel tubing.
• Hands-on experience with Swagelok fittings and connections.
• Small-gauge wiring experience for instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience supporting R&D or prototype equipment builds.
• Background in chemical processing, energy, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Instrumentation or controls experience, including working with sensors and control hardware.
• Interest in working within a rapidly growing startup and contributing to new technology development.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a small technician team and with engineering and R&D staff.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position based in Boulder, CO, within a chemical laboratory and manufacturing environment. The role involves daily exposure to various chemicals and occasional support of projects related to Department of Defense explosive applications, with strict adherence to safety protocols. The technician will work as part of a small team of approximately three technicians and will collaborate closely with engineering and R&D personnel. Personal protective equipment and established safety procedures are expected at all times while working around laboratory and process systems. The environment offers broad technical exposure across electrical, mechanical, controls, hydraulics, and process systems in a rapidly growing startup that has recently expanded into a new facility and is entering its next phase of expansion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boulder, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 – $27.00/hr.

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.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boulder,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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