Light Industrial - Assembly Technician

TechDigital Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a mechanical or electrical engineering technician to join their Access Solutions Group. The role involves assembling, testing, and packaging electromechanical devices, focusing on delivering high-quality automation solutions for life science research. Opportunities for a permanent position may arise based on performance by the end of the contract in 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling electromechanical devices and/or electrical components is required.
• Ability to read and follow wiring schematics is crucial.
• Familiarity with precision measuring equipment like calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test complex devices with mechanical and electrical components.
• Build cable harnesses and assemble complex kits.
• Assist with packaging and set-up of automation systems.

Skills

Assembling electromechanical devices

Reading and following a wiring schematic

Organizational skills

Experience with precision measuring equipment

Crimping connectors

Soldering

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Description:
Top 3 skills
Assembling and testing complex devices consisting of numerous mechanical and electrical components
Building cable harnesses and other electrical assemblies
Ability to read and follow a wiring schematic

Requirements:
- Associate's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Experience assembling electromechanical devices and/or electrical components

Description:
We are searching for a mechanical or electrical engineering technician to perform a wide variety of assembling, testing, and packaging tasks. In the Access Solutions Group, we create custom automation solutions for life science research. The candidate will be responsible for completing several of the production-related tasks that enable our team to deliver these solutions to our customers in a timely manner. This position is contracted to potentially run through the end of 2026. However, if thecandidate performs well and shows a desire to grow their skillsets within the team, the opportunity may exist for a non-contract position to become available before the end of the contract.

Responsibilities:
- Assembling and testing complex devices consisting of numerous mechanical and electrical components
- Building cable harnesses and other electrical assemblies
- Assembling complex kits using custom packaging
- Working with engineers to help manage the inventory for several high-demand products
- Assisting with packaging/skidding items for shipment to customer sites
- Assisting with set-up and tear-down of large automation systems

Key Attributes for Success:
- Focused urgency
- Ability to self-prioritize multiple tasks
- Organizational skills
- Experience with precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Ability to read and follow a wiring schematic
- Experience crimping connectors, soldering, drilling, and tapping