Senior Mechanical Technician

Senior Mechanical Technician

Job #: 3030867

Location:

Sumner, WA (Onsite)

Our organization is seeking a Senior Technician to support engineers in the prototyping, build, and assembly of advanced mechanical and material handling systems. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on building, installing, testing, and supporting systems in a lab environment. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Controls, and Product Engineers to help bring new systems to life, from early prototypes through pilot builds and deployments.

• Support engineers with prototyping, building tracks, installing, and decommissioning assemblies.
• Perform hands‑on assembly, testing, modification, and rework of systems.
• Operate and interact with equipment, tooling, and HMI interfaces.
• Assist with the setup and teardown of test rigs and pilot systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues during builds.
• Follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and build documentation.
• Provide feedback to engineers on buildability, usability, and assembly challenges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab and build environment.
• Support track‑side activities during testing and iteration cycles.

Experience: Candidates should have hands‑on experience in a technician, mechanical assembly, or lab support role, specifically supporting prototyping or build activities. You must be comfortable building and assisting with mechanical assemblies, operating equipment, and interacting with HMI systems. A strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work on the floor or in a lab environment are required.

Education: A technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent hands‑on experience is preferred. A software engineering degree is not required for this position.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, automation, robotics, or material handling systems.
• Track‑side, pilot build, or deployment support experience.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Experience working alongside engineers in fast‑paced R&D or manufacturing environments.

Travel may be required to other local job locations.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.