What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechatronics Technician – Machine Build & Test | Claremont, NC, USA position at Taymer International?
Mechatronics Technician – Machine Build & Test | Claremont, NC, USA
Company Background
Taymer International Inc. designs and builds industrial machine vision systems, length marking/printing machines, and measuring devices used in wire & cable, medical, and aerospace manufacturing. With operations across North America, Europe, China, South America, and India, you’ll work hands-on in our Claremont shop with support from a highly experienced international team.
Please see our website for more complete product information: www.taymer.com
Why this role is different
This is not a repetitive assembly line. You will take machines from their individual components to finished systems. This includes mechanical build, electrical integration, PLC/HMI configuration, and validating functionality before shipping equipment that our customers use every day.
- Variety of builds (not one station all day)
- Work directly with engineering and project leads
- Develop real automation-adjacent skills: sensors, I/O validation, PLC/HMI workflows, troubleshooting
- Clear growth path for motivated employees (Lead Builder, Integration Specialist, Service/Commissioning Engineer)
Location
- Claremont, NC, USA
- Commute/Relocation: Must be able to reliably commute to Claremont, NC (or relocate prior to start date if needed)
Education Requirements
- Post-secondary education in electronics, manufacturing, engineering, or mechatronics (or equivalent experience)
What you will do
- Assemble and wire industrial equipment and subassemblies using build documents, drawings, and checklists
- Install mechanical and electromechanical components (hardware, guards, mounts, sensors, motors/actuators, cable management, enclosures)
- Interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics as needed
- Load approved programs and configurations to PLCs and HMIs
- Platforms include Allen-Bradley and Siemens
- No PLC programming from scratch required (this role is focused is loading and validation)
- Validate operation and integration
- Verify machine I/O to the PLC (point-to-point checks, sensor/actuator verification)
- Verify machine functionality
- Confirm safety devices/interlocks and HMI functionality
- Run functional checks using validation checklists
- Troubleshoot build/integration issues (fit, wiring, sensors, setup) and QA testing
- Document builds, settings, and validation results; communicate status/issues clearly to engineers and project managers
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and take care of tools and equipment
- Follow ISO quality principles during assembly and final verification
- Perform occasional soldering and light electrical assembly tasks as needed
What we’re looking for (required)
- 1 year experience in electromechanical/mechatronics assembly, integration, installation, maintenance, commissioning, or similar
- Strong mechanical aptitude; comfortable using hand tools and power tools
- Comfortable working with PLC-controlled equipment (loading programs/configs, basic diagnostics, and validation)
- Able to stay organized, follow checklists, and work independently after training
- Basic Windows skills (documentation, spreadsheets, file management)
- Clear communication and teamwork mindset
Nice to have
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC/HMI workflows (upload/download, parameter setup, basic diagnostics)
- Machining experience; drill press/mill/lathe familiarity; light fabrication or rework
- QC/inspection or inventory experience
What We Can Offer You
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Collaborative culture with teammates who push each other to improve
- Yearly trips to Canada for training, business planning, technical improvement meetings, and team events
Please address applications to hr@taymer.com
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Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $50,000