Electro-Mechanical Technician
Actalent · Darien, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$28–$36/hrContract
About the role
The Electro-Mechanical Technician assembles lithium-ion battery packs, modules, and power-electronics sub-assemblies while supporting production operations and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. This role combines hands-on electrical and mechanical work, including inspection, testing, and documentation, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Assemble lithium-ion battery packs, modules, and power-electronics sub-assemblies according to specifications and work instructions.
- Perform electrical, functional, and visual inspections on components and finished products to verify quality and performance.
- Assist with production line installation and workstation setup, including configuring tools, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
- Use hand tools, soldering equipment, and test equipment such as multimeters and power supplies to build and verify assemblies.
- Identify and report defects, test failures, safety concerns, or process issues promptly to support continuous improvement.
- Accurately complete production and quality documentation, ensuring records are clear, complete, and compliant with procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and ESD-controlled work area, following established safety and electrostatic discharge control practices.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in electrical assembly and troubleshooting within a production or manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with a variety of hand tools and assembly equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
- Proficiency with soldering and wiring for electronic assemblies.
- Familiarity with ESD (electrostatic discharge) controls and safe handling of sensitive electronic components.
- Demonstrated attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety and product quality.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Approximately 3 or more years of experience in electronics or manufacturing (preferred).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience using test equipment such as multimeters and power supplies to verify electrical performance.
- Experience with electrical testing procedures in a production or lab environment.
- Knowledge of lithium-ion battery handling and safety practices.
- Experience in electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
- Ability to document work clearly and accurately in production and quality systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to identify and escalate process or safety issues.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)