**Job Title: Assembly Technician** **Job Description** Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies per engineering assembly drawings. Perform point to point wire fabrication and panel creation per electrical schematic drawings. Calibrate system hardware and controls for optimum performance. Diagnose electrical equipment, control circuits, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, NI platform devices. Maintain a strict schedule to successfully hit project timelines, yet demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day activities to support customer needs. Work closely with Engineering staff to contribute ideas to overall system design. **Responsibilities** + Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies per engineering assembly drawings. + Perform point to point wire fabrication and panel creation per electrical schematic drawings. + Calibrate system hardware and controls for optimum performance. + Diagnose electrical equipment, control circuits, electro-mechanical test devices, instrumentation devices, NI platform devices. + Maintain a strict schedule to successfully hit project timelines, yet demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day activities to support customer needs. + Work closely with Engineering staff to contribute ideas to overall system design. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical, Wiring, Electrical + Technical Associates Degree or demonstrated equivalent experience + 5-10 years of experience assembling electrical/mechanical systems or demonstrated equivalent of equipment maintenance in a commercial/industrial setting + Strong critical thinking skills with proven ability to troubleshoot and debug issues + Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and desire to learn and expand skill set + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing + Military experience working on complex mechanical/electrical systems + Associates degree in Industrial Electronic Systems or equivalent Technology degree + Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing National Instruments hardware + Working knowledge of NEC, sizing wire and color code electric panel, pneumatic, point-to-point wiring, and mechanical assembly experience + IPC and NEC Certification **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Able to travel up to 25% of the time for installations and routine maintenance/troubleshooting + Able to work either independently or in a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness **Why Work Here?** We offer a collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognized. Enjoy a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to work-life balance. Benefit from our investment in your development through continuous learning and skill expansion. **Work Environment** Fast-paced and dynamic environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Opportunities to work both independently and as part of a team. Travel up to 25% of the time for installations and routine maintenance/troubleshooting may be required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Apex, North Carolina. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.