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Overview

CreateMe is an AI robotics company focused on automated manufacturing for soft materials, particularly in apparel. They are seeking an Engineering Technician to support the development and improvement of automated apparel assembly systems, working hands-on with prototype machinery and electro-mechanical subsystems.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, wire, route, and terminate electrical panels and prototype control boxes following engineering schematics.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues including power, signal, grounding, and sensor wiring.
  • Test, validate, and document electrical subsystem performance and suggest improvements.
  • Support electrical safety, labeling, organization, and preventive maintenance of prototype automation systems.
  • Operate prototype automation equipment, log system behavior, and identify bugs or failure modes.
  • Collect and present experiment data for engineering debug and root-cause analysis.
  • Assist in system bring-up for new prototypes, including alignment and calibration.
  • Perform routine maintenance on R&D equipment and maintain logs.
  • Create or update SOPs, maintenance instructions, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Assist with technician-level mechanical build tasks and support lab operations standards.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of technical experience aligned with the responsibilities of this role.
  • AS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
  • Strong wiring experience with control panels, low-voltage systems, and sensors.
  • Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems and reading schematics.
  • Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or repairing automated machinery.
  • Ability to run experiments, follow test procedures, and communicate findings clearly.
  • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and measurement equipment.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced R&D environment and able to work independently.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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