Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mechanical Assembly Technician

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:

Salas OBrien has been working with the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) of Carnegie Mellon University on the design of a Concrete Mat Laying Robotics System for use in the marine industry by the U.S. Army Corps of 2025 the project is advancing from design and testing to full-scale production and implementation.

We are seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to work with a team of Engineers and Designers to provide technical support to the technology development process and the production phase.

The successful candidate will assume significant responsibility for delivering novel capabilities of national significance. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with unique advanced sensors communication systems and unmanned platforms. The candidate will be supported with first-rate hardware test infrastructure talented peers and a work environment that values excellence continuous learning and work-life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble large mechanical robotic systems.
• Install various mechanical components motors sensors and subsystems to larger robotics system.
• Integrate assemblies onto the full width system in Pittsburgh PA.
• Repair wiring and route electrical components as needed.
• Follow diagrams sketches operations manuals manufacturers instructions and engineering specifications to ensure proper production and integration.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and rules.
• Provide mechanical technician support for large scale robotics testing and operational trials.
• Repair downed system replace defective parts debug any mechanical impediments.
• Represent our organization among the many groups involved in the development of the Full Width Robotics System.

Qualifications and Experience:

• You have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• You have 1 - 3 years of related mechanical experience.
• You are available to travel approximately once a month

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with robotics or electro-mechanical system preferred.
• Ability to work in both independent and team settings and work with minimal supervision.
• Able to clearly communicate any discovered issues to supervisors.
• Punctual and must have good organization skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely use basic hand tools.
• Must be able to use and read measuring tools including but not limited to tape measures calipers micrometers gauges and dial indicators.
• Equipment maintenance repairing and troubleshooting.

Location: Pittsburgh PA

Travel: Possible travel to Lockport LA

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Required Experience:

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