Electromechanical Technician
Position Title: Electromechanical Technician
Position Description:- Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Long Beach, CAJob Responsibilities
- Assemble, integrate, and test large mechanical and electromechanical mechanisms supporting additive manufacturing of aerospace hardware
- Build, wire, and integrate controls cabinets, including power distribution, I/O, and PLC connections
- Integrate robotics systems into production and test environments, supporting setup, alignment, and checkout
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and controls issues on shop floor equipment
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on shop floor equipment and infrastructure
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support new builds, modifications, and process improvements
- Document assembly steps, maintenance activities, and as-built configurations
- Follow all shop safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe handling of pressurized systems
Job Qualifications:- Hands-on experience in electromechanical or mechatronics assembly, integration, or maintenance
- Strong working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical assembly
- Experience assembling and integrating controls cabinets
- Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systemsExperience integrating or supporting robotics systemsExperience with PLCs; Beckhoff (TwinCAT/EtherCAT) experience preferred, other platforms welcome
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment (multimeters, etc.)Strong troubleshooting skills and a general understanding of how mechanical and electrical systems work together
- Associate's degree or technical certification in mechatronics, electromechanical technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial automation environments a plus
Job Details
Job Type:
Contract Location: Long Beach, CA Pay Rate Range: $25-35/hr. ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package:
Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
