Electromechanical Systems Validation Technician
Job Description
Job DescriptionElectromechanical Systems Validation Technician
Express Employment Professionals – Kalispell, MT (Local Client)
Pay: $25–$35/hour DOE
Schedule: Full-time (day shift – details provided during interview)
A Day in the Life
You arrive to a clean, fast-paced manufacturing floor in Kalispell and power up a newly completed machine. You load the latest firmware, configure communications, and walk through safety checks—EPOs, interlocks, alarms—before running the first test cycle. Reading electrical schematics and P&IDs, you trace a signal, tune a valve, and teach a robot path via the pendant. A minor PLC fault appears; you diagnose it, log the issue, and collaborate with Engineering to resolve it. By afternoon, you’re validating pumps, flow paths, and automation recipes, documenting every result so the system is ready for customer inspection. By day’s end, another machine clears final audit and is ready to ship—safe, compliant, and on spec.
Role Overview
In this hands-on role, you will test and validate complex industrial equipment prior to shipment, ensuring every system meets quality, safety, and customer specifications. You’ll troubleshoot across electrical, mechanical, PLC, software, and automation domains while partnering closely with Engineering and Production.
What You’ll Do
- Execute final testing on completed machines to confirm quality and customer requirements
- Configure electrical components, load firmware, and set up communications between PCs and industrial equipment
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, PLC, and software issues
- Verify safety systems (EPOs, interlocks, alarms) function as designed
- Teach and calibrate robotic systems for automated operation
- Validate valves, pumps, fluid flow systems, automation functions, and customer recipes
- Perform final quality audits and maintain thorough testing documentation
- Support customer inspections and demonstrate machine functionality
- Champion a safe workplace and continuous improvement culture
How Success Is Measured
- All equipment passes final test and aligns with customer specifications
- Safety features are verified and fully operational
- Issues are caught and corrected prior to shipment
- Documentation is accurate, complete, and timely
- Deadlines are achieved without sacrificing quality
Skills & Experience
- 4+ years building, testing, or troubleshooting electromechanical equipment
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capability
- Experience with PLC-controlled systems and related testing
- Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
- Experience establishing communication between PCs and industrial equipment
- Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Excel
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols
- Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
Preferred: Prior manufacturing or industrial equipment testing experience
Tools You’ll Use
- PLC platforms and industrial computers
- Multimeters and electrical test equipment
- Common hand tools
- Robotic teach pendants
- Manufacturing/automation equipment
- Microsoft Office suite
Qualifications
- Technical degree, trade school, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required
Physical Demands
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, and ladder climbing
- Frequent use of hand tools and fine motor tasks
- Work around machinery, electrical systems, and manufacturing equipment
- PPE use required at all times
Work Environment
- Hands-on, multi-disciplinary troubleshooting role
- Fast-moving production setting with tight deadlines
- Safety-first culture
- Occasional travel may be required
Who Thrives Here
- Detail-driven, organized technicians
- Self-starters who work well independently
- Collaborative teammates with strong communication
- Adaptable problem-solvers with a positive outlook
- Safety-minded professionals focused on continuous improvement
Apply today with Express Employment Professionals to take the next step in your technical career!
Location: Kalispell, MT
Job ID: 1526
4 Sunset Plaza, Suite 101, Kalispell, MT 59901