Position Overview

APEX is currently accepting applications for an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our Product Development and Automation Group. This is a full-time position reporting to the Lead-Hand / Operations Manager. This role is responsible for the integrated assembly, wiring, and installation of electro-mechanical systems used in optical coating machines.

The Electro-Mechanical Technician bridges mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic disciplines, supporting full system builds from subassembly through final integration, testing, and commissioning support.

Responsibilities

1. Electro-Mechanical Assembly

- Assemble electro-mechanical subsystems including motion assemblies, actuators, sensors, and mounted electrical hardware.
- Install motors, encoders, limit switches, heaters, and instrumentation onto mechanical structures and vacuum equipment.
- Ensure proper fit, alignment, and serviceability of integrated assemblies.

2.

Electrical

Wiring & Interconnect

- Install, route, and terminate power, control, and signal wiring in accordance with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Perform cable routing, labeling, strain relief, grounding, and cable management to quality standards.
- Support control cabinet wiring and system interconnect between cabinets and field devices.

3. Pneumatic & Fluid System Assembly

- Install pneumatic components such as valves, regulators, gauges, flow devices, and actuators.
- Route, cut, label, and connect pneumatic tubing and hoses per diagrams and best practices.
- Support leak checking, pressure testing, and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems.

4.

Mechanical

Assembly & Integration

- Assemble mechanical structures, frames, brackets, vacuum hardware, and mounting systems as required to support electrical and pneumatic installations.
- Perform basic alignment to ensure proper operation of motion and process equipment.




- Coordinate mechanical and electrical work to avoid interference and ensure clean system integration.

5.

System

Testing & Troubleshooting

- Support system-level testing include continuity checks, I/O verification, motion checkout, and basic functional testing.
- Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues identified during build and commissioning.
- Work with engineering and commissioning teams to resolve integration challenges.

6. Documentation & Continuous Improvement

- Follow engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and work instructions accurately.
- Provide feedback on design improvements, assembly challenges, and documentation updates.
- Assist in maintaining accurate as-built documentation.
- Adhere to electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and mechanical safety requirements.
- Follow vacuum cleanliness, ESD, and general shop safety standards.

7. Collaboration & Teamwork

- Work closely with mechanical assemblers, electrical technicians, engineers, and commissioning staff.
- Support cross-functional integration efforts to meet project schedules and quality goals.
- Contribute to a team-oriented culture focused on accountability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

- Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments.
- Computer experience with Windows based applications.
- Previous experience using oscilloscopes and multi-meters.
- Previous experience soldering electrical connections
- Experience using mechanical measurement equipment including calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators.
- Capable of reading electrical schematics, pneumatic process diagrams and mechanical assembly drawings.
- Solid trouble shooting & diagnostic capabilities
- Attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple technical domains.
- The ability and willingness to work independently and as part of a larger team.
- Experience operating a forklift is not required but would be an asset

📌 Electro-Mechanical Technician (Moncton)
🏢 Apex Industries
📍 Moncton