Electro Mechanical Technician

at Acara Solutions in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL
Employment: Contract (12 months)
Industry: Manufacturing
Compensation: $30/Hour
Schedule: 40 hours /week
About the Opportunity:
Looking for someone to help maintain and perform specified tests in a Mechanical test lab that primarily tests devices and subcomponents used in HVAC.
This involves performing various electrical and mechanical tests, recording data and findings and archiving results.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
They would assist in building and testing prototypes of new or improved designs.
This person would work hand-on to help develop and execute preventative maintenance plans on various pieces of equipment in the lab.
They would also assist in designing, updating, building and troubleshooting off the shelf and bespoke test infrastructure and fixtures.
Carrying out tests using bespoke test equipment and assist in setting up, programming, and running various tests on mechanical parts
Perform assigned tests under limited supervision using standard testing and new procedures
Complete test reports
Perform Safety inspections and maintain safety inspection results
Complete preventative maintenance requirements and troubleshoot malfunctions
Assist in devising, fabricating, and assembling test equipment or test samples

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:
High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in electro-mechanical testing, maintenance, or lab support
What Sets You Apart:
Problem-solving skills and ability to work within a team
Must have good interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal) and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills such as word processing, data entry, and e-mail
Must be able to understand and abide by equipment and lab safety requirements
Ability to assist all levels of engineers with their tasks and assignments
Ability to take detailed measurements & observations, and to convey those items clearly
CAD experience
Labview experience
Experience reading 2D drawings and specifications
Knowledge of electrical and electronics concepts
Mechanical background in assembling testing equipment
Mechanical background in preventative maintenance of lab equipment
Experience in a lab environment collecting data with mechanical test equipment (torque drivers, micrometers, calipers, multimeters etc)
commercial HVAC knowledge and familiarity is a positive
Additional Information:
Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
 
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Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.