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Electro-Mechanical Lab Technician

Location: 

Damascus, VA, US, 24236

Requisition ID:  2968

Job Summary/Overview

An Electro-Mechanical Lab Technician supports research, development, and testing of systems that integrate electrical, electronic, and mechanical components. You will also test and evaluate new product prototypes, and design and build automated development test fixtures to facilitate product evaluations. You will blend mechanical assembly skills with electronic system knowledge to support advanced testing, prototyping, and maintenance in specialized technical environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Establish and direct the 5S + Safety program, including periodic audits and corrective actions.
  • Plan and conduct the calibration program for all lab instruments, keeping all instruments current, and coordinating calibration timing with active development work to minimize disruptions.
  • Conduct verification and validation tests with design engineers on prototypes and pre-production samples, including functional tests, stress tests, and accelerated life tests.
  • Write reports to document tests performed, including charts, graphs and schematics to illustrate the product’s operating characteristics and deviations from design specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations; ensure the maintenance of department housekeeping standards.
  • Provide other required support to the new product development engineering team.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs.
  • Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in industry.
  • Fabrication & Assembly: Build and assemble electronic hardware from schematics and mounting mechanical components 
  • Mechanical Assembly: Mount devices, install equipment into racks, and perform electrical testing after assembly.
  • Parts Management: Order, store, and manage inventory for technical builds, ensuring documentation and availability of required components.
  • Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and maintain electro-mechanical lab equipment, including test fixtures, automated test systems, and measurement tools.
  • Testing & Characterization: Perform bench-top and automated tests, PLC logic based
  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair electromechanical systems, replace defective components, and calibrate instruments.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Follow SOPs, blueprints, and safety standards to ensure safe and accurate work.
  • Collaboration: Work with engineers and other technicians to set up experiments, collect data, and optimize system performance.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated experience and ability to read electrical schematics and test electronics circuits.
  • Experience with electronics lab equipment, including, but not limited to meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, function generators, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Independent and willing to take responsibility for and ownership of projects and facilities.
  • Team player: effectively build and maintain working relationships; demonstrate ability and willingness to cooperate and collaborate with others to achieve positive results.
  • Ability to meet critical deadlines, incorporating solid time-management skills.
  • Experience with PLCs, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and 3-phase AC/DC control circuits

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum: Associate’s degree in electromechanical technology, electrical/mechanical tech. engineering, or related field; or equivalent technical training.
  • Experience: 2–5+ years in a lab or manufacturing environment, with hands-on experience in electro-mechanical systems.
  • Experience with computer tools for documenting test results (Microsoft products such as Word and Excel).
  • Experience with automating routine tests to allow continuous, unattended testing during development (for example, PLC-driven test fixtures).
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Experience with industrial radio products is preferred.
  • Fab test features/design/rework skill sets
  • Ability to use hand and powered tools.
  • CNC experience.
  • Data collection and organization in an organization manner. To complete test results in a report format.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.


Nearest Major Market: Virginia

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