Electromechanical Technician

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician Job Description
This Electromechanical Technician role supports the assembly and development of innovative production and R&D equipment in a hands-on, startup environment. You will combine mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, control panel construction, and process system integration to build complex equipment from engineering drawings and P&IDs. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering and R&D teams, contribute directly to new technology development, and help transition products from research and development into manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Assemble production equipment and experimental hardware used in R&D and manufacturing operations.
- Build equipment directly from engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Perform mechanical assembly of industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or production equipment using appropriate hand and measurement tools.
- Wire sensors, instruments, and small-gauge electrical components used in process systems.
- Assemble and troubleshoot electrical control panels that support production and testing systems.
- Interpret and implement P&IDs to construct complete process and instrumentation systems.
- Assemble hydraulic systems and stainless steel tubing using Swagelok fittings and connections.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulics, and process systems.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, lab records, and build notes for equipment and systems.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and R&D teams to support prototype builds and equipment modifications.
- Support the transition of equipment and processes from R&D into manufacturing environments.
- Follow safety protocols and use appropriate PPE while working in a chemical laboratory and manufacturing setting.
Essential Skills
- Experience performing mechanical assembly of industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or production equipment.
- Experience wiring instruments, sensors, or electrical components, including work assembling or troubleshooting control panels.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs.
- Comfort working onsite in a chemical manufacturing and R&D environment.
- Proficiency using hand tools, measurement tools, and assembly tools for mechanical and electrical work.
- Capability to troubleshoot electromechanical equipment issues in a production or R&D context.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and lab records.
- Effective collaboration skills to work directly with engineering and R&D teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Hydraulic system assembly experience.
- Experience working with stainless steel tubing.
- Hands-on experience with Swagelok fittings and connections.
- Small-gauge wiring experience in process or control systems.
- Experience supporting R&D or prototype equipment builds.
- Background in chemical processing, energy, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing.
- Instrumentation or controls experience, including sensors and process instrumentation.
- Interest in working in a rapidly growing startup environment with broad technical exposure.
- Motivation to grow professionally with a company entering a new phase of expansion.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite position based in Boulder, CO, within a chemical laboratory and manufacturing environment. You will work around various chemicals during daily operations and support projects that may involve Department of Defense-related explosive applications, following strict safety protocols. The technician team is small, with approximately three technicians, which provides high visibility and direct interaction with engineering and R&D staff. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and established safety procedures are an integral part of daily work around laboratory and process equipment. The environment offers a startup culture with a recently expanded facility, broad exposure to electrical, mechanical, controls, hydraulics, and process systems, and significant opportunities to contribute to new technology development and scaling from R&D into production.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boulder, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Boulder,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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