Electromechanical Technician I — Hands-On Lab Tech

Wildcat Discovery Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildcat Discovery Technologies seeks a highly motivated Electromechanical Technician to support the development, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of laboratory equipment. This role combines electrical, mechanical, and practical assembly skills to keep systems running and to implement improvements.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and scientists, performing routine maintenance, wiring, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabrication experience with machining and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals and safety practices.
• Experience documenting procedures using Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Electrical assembly of custom research and process equipment.
• Perform electrical testing and diagnostics to troubleshoot faults in heaters, motors, pumps, relays, sensors, controllers, and power supplies.
• Routine maintenance of laboratory equipment such as vacuum pumps, robotic research tools, recirculating water chillers, centrifuges and general lab facilities.
• Mechanical assembly of custom research components.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical and control components, verify proper operation after repair, and document wiring changes.
• Maintain organization of general shop tools, hardware inventory.
• Hands-on fabrication as needed: drill & tap holes, belt sander, hydraulic press.
• Report problems, issues and unexpected observations timely.
• Meet timelines and deadlines consistently.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree

Postsecondary Certification

Military training

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Soldering

CNC machining

Job description

Wildcat Discovery Technologies seeks a highly motivated Electromechanical Technician to support the development, assembly, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of laboratory equipment. This role combines electrical, mechanical, and practical assembly skills to keep systems running and to implement improvements.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and scientists, performing routine maintenance, wiring, testing, and documentation.