Electromechanical Assembly Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking an Electromechanical Assembly Technician in Maple Grove Minnesota for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support pilot and pre-production manufacturing lines by performing precision electro-mechanical assembly testing troubleshooting and production support on electronic products and related support equipment.

• 2-year technical degree or at least 2 years of technician experience performing related work in a production or prototype environment.
• Experience performing electronic and/or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and sketches.
• Experience following written and verbal manufacturing instructions.
• Proficient use of electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes meters and similar equipment.
• Experience using electrical assembly tools and common hand tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Precision and fine-motor skills for micro- and nano-scale fabrication assembly and testing.
• J-STD-001 experience or working knowledge of J-STD-001 requirements.
• Ability to conduct electronic testing and accurately record test data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe manufacturing environment and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work additional hours and weekends when required.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

• 2-year technical degree plus 2 years of related technician experience.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and electromechanical systems.
• Experience identifying and resolving assembly issues.
• Cirris or other Automated Test Equipment experience.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 experience or knowledge.
• Strong J-STD-001 manufacturing and quality knowledge.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to provide technical feedback supporting design fabrication test and process improvements.

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly of electronic products and support equipment.
• Complete repetitive and non-repetitive assembly operations on electronic and mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.
• Build and test prototype and pre-production hardware.
• Work from engineering drawings sketches and manufacturing instructions.
• Use electronic test equipment to perform functional testing and collect test data.
• Support troubleshooting of electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Assist with the transition of products into production.
• Identify and support continuous-improvement opportunities.
• Provide feedback to engineering and manufacturing teams regarding assembly fabrication and test issues.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and support near-zero-defect manufacturing.
• Follow applicable safety quality and manufacturing requirements.

• Full-time onsite in Maple Grove Minnesota.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Overtime may be required including weekends as needed.
• No travel required.

• $31.61 per hour.

Job ID: 7674

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.