Electromechanical Technician

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Long Beach, CA

• 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

• 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 systems
• Experience integrating or supporting robotics systems
• Experience 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 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.

• 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.

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.