Demo

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Quickset Defense Technologies LLC
Northbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2026

Who are we,

Quickset Defense Technologies, LLC is the US industry leader in Tripod, Pan-Tilt positioners, and Camera Systems since 1933. Our Pan-Tilt positioners and camera systems are designed and manufactured in the USA and designed for use in challenging outdoor conditions.

What we offer:

· Bi-Weekly Pay!

· Comprehensive Benefits!

· Advancement Opportunities!

· Training to work in an exciting technology!

· A Safety-First Culture!

Job Description

As a PTZ Systems Technician, you will focus on building and testing prototype positioners, systems and electronic boards. You will be responsible for testing new cameras, motors, sensors and prepare test reports.

Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to,

· Building and testing prototype positioners and camera systems in the lab. Preparing test reports and system documents.

· Programming and testing microcontroller based electronic circuit boards.

· Prepare wire harnesses drawings and build and test the harness. Extensive crimping and soldering experience required.

· Testing motors, camera, sensors and electronic boards.

· Testing and replacing mechanical components including gears, bearings, and chains along with lubrication of mechanical components as part of troubleshooting problems.

· Testing and adjusting/ replacing camera sensors and lens for problematic units.

· Support customers over the phone about how to use/configure our products and troubleshooting for issues in the field.

· Move up to 50lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts.

· As and when required, help manufacturing to test newly built products.

Basic Qualifications:

· Associate’s degree in electronic or robotics technology (or similar)

· 2 years of experience with motor Controls, electro-mechanical system, and standard electrical components, circuit cards and wiring.

· High school or equivalent diploma with 5 years of similar experience.

· RS232/ RS422/ I2C/ SPI communication experience required.

· Computer and other device ethernet networking knowledge required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay:

Commensurate with experience and professionalism level. Range starting from $20 per hour.

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

Schedule:

· Day shift

· Monday to Friday

Work Location:

One location @ Northbrook, IL

Travel:

Occasional travel may require to customer site for fixing issues/ repair in the field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have Circuit board soldering and repair experience
  • Do you have wiring experience?
  • Do you know how to use Multi-meter and Oscilloscope?
  • Do you understand RS232 - RS422 communication basics?

Experience:

  • Machinery Repair: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Electro-mechanical system: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Electro-Mechanical Technician?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Electro-Mechanical Technician career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$61,824 - $83,251
Income Estimation: 
$75,028 - $92,753
Income Estimation: 
$70,094 - $94,325
Income Estimation: 
$102,517 - $196,564
Income Estimation: 
$92,982 - $115,182
Income Estimation: 
$53,549 - $70,380
Income Estimation: 
$58,869 - $76,887
Income Estimation: 
$67,090 - $86,754
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Electro-Mechanical Technician jobs in the Northbrook, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • TekPro Engineering Bartlett, IL
  • Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician — Bartlett, IL 60103A day in the roleYou arrive on the floor and start with a quick walk-through of the productio... more
  • 29 Days Ago

  • Siemens SI - North America Buffalo, IL
  • Shape the future of smart manufacturing At Siemens, we fuse the real and digital worlds to advance sustainable industry. Our Smart Buildings and factory so... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!