Electromechanical Technician

Essential Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, automated production systems, facility equipment, and support systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment failures.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Install, maintain, align, repair, and replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, actuators, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including control panels, circuit protection devices, relays, contactors, sensors, switches, and wiring systems.
• Perform machine modifications, upgrades, rebuilds, and equipment improvement projects.
• Support equipment installations, relocations, validations, and commissioning activities.

Electrical & Controls Support

• Troubleshoot equipment utilizing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, manuals, and technical specifications.
• Diagnose issues involving PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, motor controls, sensors, VFDs, and automated systems.
• Assist with electrical panel wiring, component replacement, and equipment upgrades.
• Support troubleshooting of low-voltage and industrial electrical systems, including 24VDC, 120VAC, 208VAC, and 480VAC equipment.
• Perform electrical testing using digital multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and other diagnostic tools.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, safety, and maintainability.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, repairs, inspections, and equipment history documentation.
• Utilize CMMS and maintenance tracking systems to document maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, electrical safety practices, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, equipment inspections, and corrective action activities as required.

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Operations teams to support production objectives.
• Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns and process disruptions.
• Assist in training operators and technicians on equipment operation, maintenance best practices, and safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of motors, motor controls, relays, contactors, sensors, control circuits, and machine automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple maintenance activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or similar).
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience supporting preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience using CMMS software.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, food manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations, electrical safety standards, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical trade school, apprenticeship, military technical training, associate degree, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-7 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, maintenance electrician, industrial electrician, or electro-mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience maintaining automated production equipment and manufacturing systems is strongly preferred.