Job#: 3030867 Job Description: Senior Technician
Location: Bellevue, WA (Sonic)
Duration: Contract (extensions possible based on program needs)
Role Overview
The team 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, testing, and supporting systems in a lab environment.
You'll work closely with Manufacturing, Controls, and Product Engineers to help bring new systems to life - from early prototypes through pilot builds and deployments.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support engineers with:
- Prototyping new systems and components
- Building modules, and mechanical assemblies
- Perform hands-on assembly, testing, modification, and rework of systems
- Operate and interact with equipment, tooling, and HMI interfaces
- Assist with 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 / build environment
- Support side activities during testing and iteration cycles
Required Experience
- Hands-on experience in a technician, mechanical assembly, or lab support role
- Experience supporting prototyping or build activities
- Comfortable building and assisting mechanical assemblies
- Ability to operate equipment and interact with HMI systems
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work on the floor or in a lab environment
Preferred Experience
- 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
Education
- Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
- Software engineering degree not required
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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