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Electro Mechanical Technician

Tractable, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


We combine world-class AI research with real-world applications that make a difference. At Tractable, you’ll collaborate with brilliant minds, work on transformative projects, and contribute to technology that helps people when they need it most.

About Tractable
We’re building LUMA, a drive-through vehicle inspection scanner that combines multi-camera capture, active illumination, and multiple sensor modalities to generate high-fidelity vehicle imagery and measurements.

We have an opening for an Electro‑Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician that will assemble production units at our SLC facility.

Core Responsibilities

Install electrical hardware (relays, power distribution units, GFCI outlets) on the scanner frame following wiring diagrams and safety codes

Mount and secure electronic sub‑assemblies: embedded compute, USB hubs, PoE switches, sensors and machine‑vision cameras

Route, label and strain‑relieve cabling; torque and mark fasteners to spec

Flash firmware and run scripted diagnostics on cameras and compute modules

Execute final functional tests by driving vehicles through the scanner and logging image/sensor data; troubleshoot and document anomalies

Complete QA checklists in the MES system and sign off units for shipment

Partially disassemble, foam‑wrap and crate systems for domestic and international transport

Provide feedback to engineering on build pain points; suggest fixture or kitting improvements to shorten assembly time and improve quality

Maintain an ESD‑safe bench and follow IPC‑A‑610, OSHA and company safety practices

2+ years electro‑mechanical assembly, field‑service or technician experience

Able to read basic electrical schematics, wiring schedules and mechanical exploded views

Proficient with hand tools, torque drivers, crimp/ferrule tools

Basic computer literacy: can use Windows/Linux command line to run scripts or update firmware

Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided for test passes)

Able to lift 50 lbs and work on ladders or scissor lift when routing overhead cabling

IPC‑A‑610 or J‑STD‑001 certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)

Experience with USB3/GigE cameras, industrial sensors or machine‑vision systems

Familiarity with Python or shell scripting for test automation

Forklift certification and/or experience packing large technical equipment

Exposure to lean 5S or ISO‑9001 production environments

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