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Mechanical Engineering Technician
20300 Woodinville Snohomish Rd B Woodinville, WA 98072 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technician.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build & Install – Assemble piping, gearboxes, structural frames, and sheet-metal enclosures per 3-D models, drawings, and P&IDs.
- Wire & Terminate – Route harnesses, crimp connectors, and land 24 V–480 V field devices (motors, RTDs, mass-flow controllers, pressure transmitters) into PLC marshalling panels.
- Test & Troubleshoot – Perform continuity and insulation-resistance checks, leak tests, and functional instrument calibrations; diagnose faults with multimeter, scope, or PLC diagnostics.
- Iterate Rapidly – Support engineering change-orders and quick-turn re-work on evolving prototypes; fabricate or machine simple brackets and test fixtures as needed.
- Document & Communicate – Maintain accurate build logs, red-line drawings, and update BOMs; raise issues in daily stand-ups and directly with leads and engineers as issues arise.
- Champion Safety & 5S – Enforce LOTO, PPE, and hazardous-gas protocols; keep work cells clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
- Field & Commissioning Support – Travel up to 10 % for system FAT/SATs or customer-site installs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High-school diploma or GED; technical trade certificate or military electro-mechanical training strongly preferred.
- 5+ years building or maintaining industrial equipment, test stands, or process skids.
- Proficient in reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics/wiring diagrams.
- Hands-on skills with standard shop and electrical tools (tube-benders, torque wrenches, crimpers, multimeters, insulation testers).
- Able to lift 50 lbs; comfortable in PPE (steel toes, FR, respirator when required).
- Strong written & verbal communication; thrives amid rapid changes and incomplete data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g., Teams, Slack)
Bonus Job Qualifications:
- IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or similar wire-harness/ soldering certification.
- Experience with PLC I/O checks, basic ladder logic, or HMI troubleshooting.
- Background in hydrogen, natural-gas, or other hazardous-gas systems.
- CNC, manual machining, or TIG welding experience for quick-turn fixtures.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP transactions and digital work-order systems.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
- Pay Rate Range: $40-42/hr.
- Location: Woodinville, WA.
- Must be a US Citizen or a GC holder
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401 (k) plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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