Electro-Mechanical Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Maple Grove, MN for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Electro-Mechanical Technician will support a pilot production line performing assembly and test of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic products, and support equipment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, electronic test equipment experience, the ability to work from engineering drawings and instructions, and hands-on support for transitioning new products into production.

Required Skills

• 2-year technical degree or minimum 2 years of related technician experience in a production or prototype environment.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, electrical assembly tools, and hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and sketches.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Precision and fine motor skills for micro/nano-scale fabrication, assembly, and test work with near-zero defects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• J-STD-001 experience or knowledge of J-STD-001 requirements.
• Ability to conduct tests using electronic test equipment such as scopes and meters.
• Ability to generate test report data.
• Ability to use mechanical assembly and measurement tools, including micrometers and torque wrenches.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work additional hours when required, including weekends.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills

• 2-year technical degree and 2 years of related technician experience in a production or prototype environment.
• Ability to provide feedback supporting design, fabrication, and test improvements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues.
• Cirris and/or automated test equipment operator experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic or electrical systems.
• Training or proficiency in IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and J-STD-001 manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Understanding of basic machining techniques.
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with electro-mechanical assembly, electronic assembly, ordnance systems, pilot production, prototype production, production test, continuous improvement, and new product transition.

What You'll Do

• Perform assembly and test of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic products, and support equipment.
• Support pilot production line activities.
• Perform repetitive and non-repetitive assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, and work instructions.
• Use electronic test equipment, electrical assembly tools, hand tools, and measurement tools.
• Conduct tests and document test results.
• Assist team members with troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Help identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support transition of new products into production.
• Maintain safety and quality standards throughout production work.
• Participate in a skills evaluation during the interview if requested.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 9/80 schedule.
• Overtime expected as needed, including weekends when required.

Pay

• $31.61/hour

Job ID: 7495

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.