Electromechanical Technician

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
• Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical, and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
• Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
• Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.

Requirements

• Completion of a one- or two-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technicians
• Some relevant experience in the area is mandatory.