Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician

About UCR

UCR (Under Control Robotics) builds multipurpose robots to support human workers in the world's toughest jobs—turning dangerous work from a necessity into a choice. Our work demands reliability, robustness, and readiness for the unexpected—on time, every time. We're assembling a mission-driven team focused on delivering real impact in heavy industry, from construction and mining to energy. If you're driven to build rugged, reliable products that solve real-world problems, we'd love to talk.

Position Overview

The work at UCR is a team sport. As a senior Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining UCR's advanced robotic systems, test beds, and facilities. Specifically, as a senior Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will be required to perform both mechanical hardware and electronic hardware assembly, integration, and test.

Responsibilities

• Configure, set up, assemble, test and integrate both mechanical and electronic hardware
• Operate various tools necessary for both mechanical and electrical tasks without instruction
• Perform testing, debugging, soldering, crimping, and various other tasks typical of fabrication and integration of mechanical, PCB, and wire harness assemblies
• Use precision calibrated tools including torque wrenches and measurement gauges
• Hands on operations with both large and small mechanical assemblies
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document systems and operations
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Assist in resolving hardware problems in real-time and provide input to prevent recurring issues
• Ensure clean and organized technical work areas

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience with propulsion, mechanical, automotive, electrical or avionics hardware installation
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted

Nice to Have

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors
• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military or other high-volume operating environment preferred
• A demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals and reports
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and test equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Familiarity J-STD-001
• Hands-on experience performing mechanical or avionics installation work on robots, aircraft, or vehicles
• Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses and/or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Hands-on experience working in an ESD controlled environment
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment is a plus