What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician : 26-03250 position at Akraya, Inc.?
Primary Skills: Electro-Mechanical Assembly (advanced), Engineering Drawings (advanced), Quality Inspection (advanced), Assembly Tools (advanced), Documentation (advanced)
Contract Type: W2 Contract
Duration: 6 Months with possible extension
Location: Wilmington, MA ()
Pay Range: $35.00 to $40.68 per hour
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Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Assembly Tech / Build Tech to support the assembly, integration, and testing of robotic hardware systems in an engineering and production environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in precision mechanical and/or electrical assembly, preferably working with prototype or low-volume hardware products. This role involves interpreting engineering drawings, performing quality inspections, integrating electromechanical components, and collaborating with engineering teams to meet build schedules and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform precision mechanical and electrical assembly of robotic components, subassemblies, and complete systems, including final system integration.
- Prepare robot assemblies for end-of-line functional testing, performance characterization, system-level testing, and safety validation.
- Conduct in-process quality inspections and dimensional checks using torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools; document build deviations and non-conformances.
- Interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, wiring schematics, and assembly instructions to ensure accurate builds; verify hardware and cable readiness for firmware and software integration.
- Collaborate with engineering, production planning, and materials teams to resolve design or parts issues, provide design-for-assembly feedback, maintain build documentation, and meet production schedules and quality targets.
- 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical and/or electrical assembly of prototype or low-volume hardware products.
- Experience with precision electromechanical assembly and common assembly tools, including calibrated torque wrenches, crimpers, soldering irons, hand tools, power tools, and/or pneumatic tools.
- Ability to maintain quality standards and production targets in an engineering or manufacturing environment, with the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Robotics, electromechanical systems, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, hardware prototyping, and pre-production manufacturing. Robotics or complex electromechanical assembly experience is preferred.
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