Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Job Description:

The main function of a mechanical assembly technician is to build, test, and repair devices under the direction of engineering staff. The mechanical technician may be asked to design test fixtures, conduct experiments, and set up/maintain lab equipment. This role revolves around prototyping lab. The individual will be building custom hardware prototype assembly in low volume consisting of mechanical, electrical, and opto parts. The role includes capturing assembly instructions, functional and reliability testing, troubleshooting, and operational support.

Responsibilites:

• Work with product development and sustaining engineering teams to assemble, test, and validate new product designs

• Assemble engineering prototype devices in low/medium quantity. Devices include complex mechanical, electrical, and optical assemblies

• Document and maintain prototype parts inventory

• Perform prototype device sustaining activities including repairs, maintenance, updates, and workflow management

• Design, fabricate, and assemble fixtures and other tooling for experiments and prototype assembly/test

• Perform laboratory experiments and document results

• Organize and maintain an engineering lab to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient workspace

• Conduct DFA reviews and documentation of feedback

Hard Skills:

• Relevant vocational training or 5 years of experience working in an equivalent role

• Hands-on mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly experience

• Optical and ESD sensitive component assembly and handling experience preferred

• Experience with hand tools, drivers, drills, files, taps, and assembling of devices

• Experience with high accuracy measuring devices (calipers, micrometer, dial indicator, laser, etc.)

• Basic electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Experience with operating reliability test equipment such as thermal chambers

• Experience working in labs, working on consumer electronics

• Ability to handle PCB flexes, sensitive equipment such as cameras and microphones

Educational Requirement:

Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field required

Work Site:

This is a fully on-site position in Redmond, Washington.

Work Environment:

Onsite in an engineering lab

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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