Robotics Electro-Mechanical Technician — Hands-On Builder

ATOMS Careers page; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lab37 Robotics is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Warrendale to assemble, test, and support production of robotic food‑production systems. You will follow detailed work instructions, build sub‑assemblies, and help ensure safe, repeatable, high‑quality assemblies with close collaboration with engineering.

The role emphasizes hands‑on mechanical and electrical work, reading drawings, using common tools, and meeting fast‑paced production goals in a robotics environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electro‑mechanical assembly, manufacturing, robotics, automation, equipment assembly, field service, or a related technical environment.
• Ability to follow work instructions, assembly procedures, checklists, and technical documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Basic ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, labels, and assembly documentation.
• Experience with common hand tools, power tools, torque tools, crimping tools, meters, and basic shop or production equipment.
• Comfortable performing mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, cable routing, basic troubleshooting, and system-level checks.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions, flag issues early, and collaborate with technicians, engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and consistency.
• Interest in robotics, automation, food production technology, or advanced manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro‑mechanical systems, sub‑assemblies, and components according to work instructions, drawings, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Perform mechanical assembly, wiring, harness routing, fluid routing, sensor installation, actuator installation, and other hands‑on build tasks.
• Follow established quality checks and test procedures to verify that assemblies are complete, accurate, and functioning as intended.
• Work closely with the Lead Factory Technician to clarify instructions, resolve build issues, and support production priorities.
• Identify and communicate documentation gaps, recurring assembly issues, missing tools, part problems, and opportunities to improve build quality or efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while properly handling tools, equipment, parts, and in‑progress assemblies.
• Support troubleshooting, rework, service, and checkout activities as needed during system builds and production transitions.
• Accurately document work completed, issues found, test results, and any deviations from standard procedures.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Robotics

Attention to detail

Documentation

Electrical wiring

Read drawings

Tools

Power tools

Crimping tools

Meters

Torque tools

Job description

Lab37 Robotics is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Warrendale to assemble, test, and support production of robotic food‑production systems. You will follow detailed work instructions, build sub‑assemblies, and help ensure safe, repeatable, high‑quality assemblies with close collaboration with engineering.

The role emphasizes hands‑on mechanical and electrical work, reading drawings, using common tools, and meeting fast‑paced production goals in a robotics environment.