Electromechanical Technician

Protingent; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Education reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks an Electromechanical Technician for a contract role in Long Beach, CA. You will assemble, test, and integrate electromechanical systems for aerospace hardware, including wiring control cabinets, PLC connections, and robotics integration on the shop floor.

The position requires hands-on mechatronics experience, the ability to read schematics and drawings, and familiarity with safety procedures such as lockout/tagout. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electromechanical or mechatronics assembly, integration, or maintenance.
• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings with proficiency.
• Experience wiring and integrating controls cabinets.
• Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
• Experience integrating or supporting robotics systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test electromechanical mechanisms for aerospace hardware.
• Build and wire controls cabinets with power distribution, I/O, and PLC connections.
• Integrate robotics into production and test environments, including setup and checkout.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to guide assembly.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical issues on shop floor equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical assembly

Robotics integration

Controls cabinets wiring

Schematic reading

Safety procedures (LOTO)

Mechatronics knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or technical certification in mechatronics or electromechanical technology

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EtherCAT

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Hand & power tools

Job description

Position Title: Electromechanical Technician

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Long Beach, CA

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test large mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms supporting additive manufacturing of aerospace hardware
• Build, wire, and integrate controls cabinets, including power distribution, I/O, and PLC connections
• Integrate robotics systems into production and test environments, supporting setup, alignment, and checkout
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and controls issues on shop floor equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on shop floor equipment and infrastructure
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support new builds, modifications, and process improvements
• Document assembly steps, maintenance activities, and as-built configurations
• Follow all shop safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe handling of pressurized systems

Job Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electromechanical or mechatronics assembly, integration, or maintenance
• Strong working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical assembly
• Experience assembling and integrating controls cabinets
• Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems
• Experience integrating or supporting robotics systems
• Experience with PLCs; Beckhoff (TwinCAT/EtherCAT) experience preferred, other platforms welcome
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment (multimeters, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a general understanding of how mechanical and electrical systems work together
• Associate's degree or technical certification in mechatronics, electromechanical technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial automation environments a plus

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Location: Long Beach, CA

Pay Rate Range: $25-35/hr.

ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package

• Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.