What does an electromechanical technician do?
An electromechanical technician serves as the primary service and repair professional for conveyor belts, robotics, pumps, elevators and other equipment that uses electricity to power moving parts. In factories, their work minimizes unplanned downtime to help facilities maintain productivity.
Electromechanical technicians in power plants help reduce the frequency of service interruptions and increase the speed of power restorations when blackouts do occur. Some electromechanical technicians find employment in scientific research and development facilities, where they help build, service and troubleshoot prototypes designed by engineers.
Electromechanical technician skills and qualifications
Electromechanical technicians generally rely on soft skills, such as communication and organization.
Skills commonly listed in electromechanical technician job descriptions include:
- Extensive knowledge of how mechanical and electrical systems and their components function
- Understanding of programmable logic controller (PLC) programming languages, such as Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram and Structured Text
- Proficiency in operating drill presses, lathes, soldering stations, milling machines, pumps, compressors and crimping tools
- Demonstrated ability to take precise measurements with calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, angle gauges, tape measures and other tools
- Familiarity with testing practices for multimeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, vibration analyzers, thermal imaging cameras, programmable logic controller (PLC) test kits and other equipment
- Strong observation, problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to use computer-aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, to view blueprints and schematics
- Experience tracking work orders with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Fiix, ServiceChannel and eMaint
Electromechanical technician experience requirements
To adopt a skills-first hiring approach, look for candidates with transferable hard skills. For example, machinists, fabricators and tool and die makers may have experience operating many of the tools that electromechanical technicians use daily. Similarly, automation technicians and industrial maintenance technicians may be skilled in the use of PLC programming languages.
Electromechanical technician education and training requirements
Electromechanical technicians often learn through an apprenticeship, certificate or associate degree programs. However, consider individuals with demonstrated skills but no formal education to increase your candidate pool.
Voluntary certifications can help you identify candidates with relevant skills. For example, candidates who hold Electrical Power Testing certification from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) have passed knowledge exams related to testing and calibrating power plant equipment.
Electromechanical technician salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an electromechanical technician is $62,757 per year. Actual pay rates depend on industry, location and a candidate’s skills, education, experience and certification status.
Electromechanical technician salary expectations
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Common salary:
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Typical salaries range from
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