Electro-Mechanical Technician

Position Overview
APEX is currently accepting applications for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our Product Development and Automation Group. This is a full-time position reporting to the Lead-Hand / Operations Manager. This role is responsible for the integrated assembly, wiring, and installation of electro-mechanical systems used in optical coating machines. The Electro-Mechanical Technician bridges mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic disciplines, supporting full system builds from subassembly through final integration, testing, and commissioning support.

Responsibilities

1. Electro-Mechanical Assembly

• Assemble electro-mechanical subsystems including motion assemblies, actuators, sensors, and mounted electrical hardware.
• Install motors, encoders, limit switches, heaters, and instrumentation onto mechanical structures and vacuum equipment.
• Ensure proper fit, alignment, and serviceability of integrated assemblies.

2. Electrical Wiring & Interconnect

• Install, route, and terminate power, control, and signal wiring in accordance with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform cable routing, labeling, strain relief, grounding, and cable management to quality standards.
• Support control cabinet wiring and system interconnect between cabinets and field devices.

3. Pneumatic & Fluid System Assembly

• Install pneumatic components such as valves, regulators, gauges, flow devices, and actuators.
• Route, cut, label, and connect pneumatic tubing and hoses per diagrams and best practices.
• Support leak checking, pressure testing, and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems.

4. Mechanical Assembly & Integration

• Assemble mechanical structures, frames, brackets, vacuum hardware, and mounting systems as required to support electrical and pneumatic installations.
• Perform basic alignment to ensure proper operation of motion and process equipment.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical work to avoid interference and ensure clean system integration.

5. System Testing & Troubleshooting

• Support system-level testing include continuity checks, I/O verification, motion checkout, and basic functional testing.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues identified during build and commissioning.
• Work with engineering and commissioning teams to resolve integration challenges.

6. Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Follow engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and work instructions accurately.
• Provide feedback on design improvements, assembly challenges, and documentation updates.
• Assist in maintaining accurate as-built documentation.
• Adhere to electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and mechanical safety requirements.
• Follow vacuum cleanliness, ESD, and general shop safety standards.

7. Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with mechanical assemblers, electrical technicians, engineers, and commissioning staff.
• Support cross-functional integration efforts to meet project schedules and quality goals.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture focused on accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments.
• Computer experience with Windows based applications.
• Previous experience using oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
• Previous experience soldering electrical connections
• Experience using mechanical measurement equipment including calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators.
• Capable of reading electrical schematics, pneumatic process diagrams and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Strong trouble shooting & diagnostic capabilities
• Attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple technical domains.
• The ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Experience operating a forklift is not required but would be an asset

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