Manufacturing Technician

Tractable; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Tractable in Salt Lake City is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician to assemble production units at our SLC facility. You will work on the drive-through vehicle inspection scanner and contribute to build quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, wiring, testing, and feedback to engineering to improve fixtures and processes. A strong mechanical aptitude and experience with tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years electro‑mechanical assembly, field-service or technician experience.
• Able to read basic electrical schematics, wiring schedules and mechanical exploded views.
• Proficient with hand tools, torque drivers, crimp/ferrule tools; comfortable with light soldering.
• Basic computer literacy: can use Windows/Linux command line to run scripts or update firmware.
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided for test passes).
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders or scissor lift when routing overhead cabling.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical hardware on the scanner frame following wiring diagrams and safety codes
• Mount and secure electronic sub‑assemblies: embedded compute, USB hubs, PoE switches, sensors and machine‑vision cameras
• Route, label and strain‑relieve cabling; torque and mark fasteners to spec
• Flash firmware and run scripted diagnostics on cameras and compute modules
• Execute final functional tests by driving vehicles through the scanner and logging image/sensor data
• Complete QA checklists in the MES system and sign off units for shipment
• Provide feedback to engineering on build pain points; suggest fixture or kitting improvements
• Maintain an ESD‑safe bench and follow IPC‑A‑610, OSHA and company safety practices

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Reading electrical schematics

Hand tools proficiency

Basic soldering

Windows/Linux CLI

Tools

Torque drivers

Crimping tools

Ferrule tooling

Soldering

Diagnostics scripting

Job description

Why Tractable?

We combine world-class AI research with real-world applications that make a difference. At Tractable, you’ll collaborate with brilliant minds, work on transformative projects, and contribute to technology that helps people when they need it most.

About the role

We’re building LUMA, a drive-through vehicle inspection scanner that combines multi-camera capture, active illumination, and multiple sensor modalities to generate high-fidelity vehicle imagery and measurements.

We have an opening for an Electro‑Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician that will assemble production units at our SLC facility.

What you’ll do

• Install electrical hardware (relays, power distribution units, GFCI outlets) on the scanner frame following wiring diagrams and safety codes
• Mount and secure electronic sub‑assemblies: embedded compute, USB hubs, PoE switches, sensors and machine‑vision cameras
• Route, label and strain‑relieve cabling; torque and mark fasteners to spec
• Flash firmware and run scripted diagnostics on cameras and compute modules
• Execute final functional tests by driving vehicles through the scanner and logging image/sensor data; troubleshoot and document anomalies
• Complete QA checklists in the MES system and sign off units for shipment
• Provide feedback to engineering on build pain points; suggest fixture or kitting improvements to shorten assembly time and improve quality
• Maintain an ESD‑safe bench and follow IPC‑A‑610, OSHA and company safety practices

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years electro‑mechanical assembly, field‑service or technician experience
• Able to read basic electrical schematics, wiring schedules and mechanical exploded views
• Proficient with hand tools, torque drivers, crimp/ferrule tools; comfortable with light soldering
• Basic computer literacy: can use Windows/Linux command line to run scripts or update firmware
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided for test passes)
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders or scissor lift when routing overhead cabling

Contract type: Contractor

Compensation: $20-25/hour

Diversity commitment

At Tractable, we are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive workplace where people’s varied backgrounds and experiences are valued and recognised.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer equal opportunities without discrimination.