Electro-Mechanical Assembler I

Novanta Corporation

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Apex, NC Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted May 15, 2026 Last posted May 15, 2026
Job description

Build a career powered by innovations that matter!  At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible.  We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.  Looking for a great place to work?  You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment.  Come explore Novanta.

This position is part of Novanta’s ATI Industrial Automation business unit. ATI is the world’s leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies. ATI end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Since 1989, their commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives them to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available.

Summary

In this position you will be responsible for electrical and mechanical assembly of ATI’s Force / Torque products.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical assembly of ATI F/T products using specified tooling.
  • Operate test equipment including environmental chambers, leak testers, ohmmeter, voltmeter, and a variety of other equipment.
  • Participate in assembly line builds utilizing one piece flow.
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing principles for daily continuous improvement activities.

General Tasks

  • Strict compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.
  • Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

  • Must be willing to learn.  This person will need to have an attitude of always willing to learn something new.
  • Read and communicate in English.
  • Computer skills; Windows navigation, Word to view files, enter data in Excel, PowerPoint to view files, Outlook for email communication and calendar, Teams for communications, ERP system navigation, view PDF files, and ability to operate custom test software.
  • Electro-mechanical assembly skills.
  • Ability to solder small components using magnification with both magnifier and microscope preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret various forms of documentation including assembly drawings and work instructions.
  • Follow established procedures.
     

Travel Requirements   

  • No travel required.
     

Physical Requirements

  • Good vision and willingness to use magnification and microscope.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

About this role

Summary

Assemble electrical and mechanical components, operate test equipment, follow procedures, and support quality and safety.

Job title

Electro-Mechanical Assembler I

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Apex, NC; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electromechanical assemblysolderingread documentationcomputer skillsoperation of test equipment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanical assemblyelectromechanicalsolderingquality assurancelean manufacturing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Apex, NC, USA

On-site City