Mechanical Assembly Technician

Engineering Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and EAP resources

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to support the design to production transition of a robotics system. You will work with engineers and designers to deliver mechanical capabilities for a national-impact project in the Pittsburgh area.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, installation, testing, and troubleshooting with sensors, actuators, and unmanned platforms. Some travel and strict adherence to safety standards are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related mechanical experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel approximately once a month.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large mechanical robotic systems.
• Install mechanical components, motors, sensors, and subsystems.
• Integrate assemblies onto full width system in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Repair wiring and route electrical components as needed.
• Follow diagrams and specifications to ensure proper production.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Provide mechanical technician support for large scale testing.
• Repair downed systems and replace defective parts.
• Represent the organization among groups during development.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Robotics experience

Independent and team work

Clear communication of issues

Punctual and organized

Basic hand tools use

Measuring tools proficiency

Maintenance and troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

Salas O’Brien has been working with the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) of Carnegie Mellon University on the design of a Concrete Mat Laying Robotics System for use in the marine industry by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In 2025, the project is advancing from design and testing to full-scale production and implementation.

Here is a video about this amazing project:

We are seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to work with a team of Engineers and Designers to provide technical support to the technology development process and the production phase.

The successful candidate will assume significant responsibility for delivering novel capabilities of national significance. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with unique advanced sensors, communication systems, and unmanned platforms. The candidate will be supported with first-rate hardware, test infrastructure, talented peers, and a work environment that values excellence, continuous learning, and work-life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble large mechanical robotic systems.
• Install various mechanical components, motors, sensors, and subsystems to larger robotics system.
• Integrate assemblies onto the full width system in Pittsburgh, PA.
• Repair wiring and route electrical components as needed.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to ensure proper production and integration.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and rules.
• Provide mechanical technician support for large scale robotics testing and operational trials.
• Repair downed system, replace defective parts, debug any mechanical impediments.
• Represent our organization among the many groups involved in the development of the Full Width Robotics System.

Qualifications and Experience:

• You have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• You have 1 - 3 years+ of related mechanical experience.
• You are available to travel approximately once a month

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with robotics or electro-mechanical system preferred.
• Ability to work in both independent and team settings, and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to clearly communicate any discovered issues to supervisors.
• Punctual and must have good organization skills.
• Knowledge of, and ability to safely use basic hand tools.
• Must be able to use and read measuring tools including, but not limited to, tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and dial indicators.
• Equipment maintenance, repairing, and troubleshooting.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Travel: Possible travel to Lockport, LA

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-3 years:

You have 1 - 3 years+ of related mechanical experience.

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