Electro-Mechanical Technician

Motivo is a project-based company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical system design and prototype builds. We have a history in successfully taking concepts through to actual finished solutions. Our work spans a wide range of market segments including mobility/automotive, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy, to name a few. Every team member will experience a wide variety of challenging projects, offering rich opportunities for professional growth.

We are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, striving for excellence within every unique project constraint, and believe in having fun while we do it!

Do you like working with your hands but can’t decide if you want a career in electronics or mechanics? Do you enjoy wrenching on your car but also wiring up a ceiling fan or building a robot kit? When your friends throw away a broken stereo or lawnmower, do you secretly want to snag it and take it apart to try to get it working again?

We have an opportunity perfect for you! We are looking to hire an Electro-Mechanical Technician.

• An interest in both electrical and mechanical (60/40 split in favor of electrical)
• A solid understanding of electricity (volts, amps, fuses, wire, AC vs DC, voltmeters, etc)
• A solid understanding of mechanical systems (understands how engines work, can take apart and put back together just about anything, etc)
• Interest and ability to work on both large, greasy diesel engines as well as small, delicate 3D printed plastic enclosures with sensitive electronics / wiring
• A positive attitude and can get along with most people
• Professionalism (consistently showing up on time, appropriate clothing, etc)
• Curiosity about technology and an insatiable desire to learn something or try something new
• One to three years of professional experience
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar
  -or
  - Professional / Occupational Certificate in Technology or similar
  -or- directly applicable professional experience

• Electrical harness build / debug / repair experience especially with automotive harnesses, racing harnesses, military harnesses, or aerospace harnesses
• Experience with electrical crimping tools and crimp-style components, connector contacts, etc
• Exposure to welding
• Exposure to electronics soldering
• Exposure to metal fabrication / fabricator environment and tools
• Exposure to machine shop / machinist environment and tools (mill, lathe, grinder, etc)
• Exposure to reading schematics, circuit analysis, and debug techniques
• Exposure to electronics troubleshooting tools (oscilloscope, function generator, DMM, etc)

We’re convinced that the team and projects are hands down the best part of working at Motivo, but we also have some pretty sweet benefits including company-wide profit sharing, high-quality insurance plans, 401k match, generous paid vacation time, a Monday-Thursday 4/10 work week and more!

• Base Rate Range: $18/hr - $29/hr
• Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.