Electrical and Mechanical Technician / Onsite in Austin

Austin, TX, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 9 hours ago
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On-site
$25 - $32/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Collaboration
  • Computer Hardware
  • ESD
  • Training
  • Manufacturing
  • Oscilloscope
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Motion Control
  • Remote Support
  • Electromechanics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Operating Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Test Equipment
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Linux
  • Repair
  • Documentation
  • Technical Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Project Coordination

Summary

A manufacturing and test equipment organization is seeking an Electrical and Mechanical Technician to support the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic test systems in laboratory and manufacturing environments. This is a 6-month contract role based in Austin, Texas with initial training conducted in Allen, Texas. Travel between the United States and Canada will be required for project-related assignments.

This position focuses on keeping electronic test equipment operational through installation, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair activities. The technician will work across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and coolant systems while supporting engineering and manufacturing teams. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting of motion control components, repairing facility and equipment-related hardware issues, documenting work performed, and complying with ESD and workplace safety procedures.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Required Skills & Experience
  • 2-year technical degree or 4 years of equivalent hands-on experience and training
  • Experience working with electronic test equipment in manufacturing or laboratory settings
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and coolant-related systems
  • Hands-on experience using multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, and common hand tools
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, procedures, and mechanical drawings
  • Experience diagnosing motors, actuators, and motion control components
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with remote technical support
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the United States and Canada
  • Ability to perform physical work including lifting and carrying equipment weighing at least 25 pounds

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Exposure to Linux operating systems
  • Basic computer programming experience

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% Electrical Test Equipment Support
  • 30% Mechanical, Pneumatic & Coolant Systems
  • 20% Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • 10% Linux & Computer Systems Exposure

Daily Responsibilities
  • 35% Equipment Installation & Maintenance
  • 30% Troubleshooting & Repair Activities
  • 20% Documentation & Technical Communication
  • 15% Travel, Safety Compliance & Project Support
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 886168
  • Posted 3 days ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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