How to hire an electromechanical engineering technologist

How to hire an electromechanical engineering technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electromechanical engineering technologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electromechanical engineering technologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electromechanical engineering technologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electromechanical engineering technologist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An electromechanical engineering technologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, electromechanical engineering technologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of electromechanical engineering technologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Electromechanical Engineering Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Electromechanical Engineering Technologist		$20-37
   Engineering Technician	An Engineering Technician's duties vary according to the industry or company, whether mechanical, industrial, civil, agricultural, or more. However, most of the time, the responsibilities often revolve around resolving technical issues, working with and assisting Engineers in building, assembling, designing, gathering and testing data, and conducting more manual activities... Show more	$17-46
   Electrical Engineer	Electrical engineers are responsible for designing and developing new electrical systems, solving issues, and testing equipment. They work on various technologies, including telecommunication systems, satellite communications, and electrical power stations... Show more	$28-52

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CAD
   • Solidworks
   • PLC
   • Autocad
   • GD
   • RF
   • ISO
   • Test Equipment
   • Test Data
   • Control Systems
   • Electrical Design
   • FEA
   • Jigs
   • Electrical Systems

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   Responsibilities:

   • Apply advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3-D printing and CNC machining to achieve rapid results.
   • Achieve multiple certifications per FDA and NRC guidelines for various internal processes critical to quality and safety.
   • Advance troubleshooting of electronic equipment and PLC's.
   • Train in installation and testing of RF and electrical cables.
   • Upgrade the software version for each product and ensure the products meet ISO standards.
   • Re-Engineer machine robotics and PLC control workstations for customer operations.

   More electromechanical engineering technologist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the electromechanical engineering technologist job description is a good way to get more applicants. An electromechanical engineering technologist salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an electromechanical engineering technologist in Hawaii may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level electromechanical engineering technologist. Additionally, an electromechanical engineering technologist with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average electromechanical engineering technologist salary

   $58,646yearly

   $28.20 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electromechanical engineering technologist salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average electromechanical engineering technologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$64,456	$31
   2	New York	$59,823	$29
   3	New Jersey	$59,740	$29
   4	Massachusetts	$59,579	$29
   5	Maryland	$58,924	$28
   6	Michigan	$58,336	$28
   7	Arizona	$58,231	$28
   8	Virginia	$58,048	$28
   9	Texas	$57,589	$28
   10	Utah	$57,455	$28
   11	Wisconsin	$57,447	$28
   12	Iowa	$56,611	$27
   13	Indiana	$56,598	$27
   14	Colorado	$56,518	$27
   15	Ohio	$56,430	$27
   16	Georgia	$55,005	$26
   17	Alabama	$54,911	$26
   18	Florida	$52,306	$25

   Average electromechanical engineering technologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PDF Solutions	$69,807	$33.56
   2	Globus Medical	$69,114	$33.23	8
   3	Owens Corning	$67,744	$32.57	1
   4	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	$65,617	$31.55	18
   5	The Aerospace Corporation	$65,384	$31.43	11
   6	Stanley Black & Decker	$64,555	$31.04	29
   7	Daltile	$62,644	$30.12
   8	Ducommun	$62,487	$30.04	2
   9	Lockheed Martin	$60,672	$29.17	270
   10	Northrop Grumman	$60,177	$28.93	171
   11	RGBSI	$59,444	$28.58
   12	Nestlé	$58,720	$28.23	20
   13	Diageo Americas Supply, Inc.	$58,424	$28.09
   14	Bumble Bee Seafoods	$58,077	$27.92	1
   15	Huntington Ingalls Industries	$58,046	$27.91	34
   16	Romeo Power, Inc.	$58,033	$27.90
   17	ACS Solutions	$57,862	$27.82
   18	ProAmpac	$57,238	$27.52
   19	University of Arizona Foundation	$56,622	$27.22	7
   20	Freedom Innovations	$55,862	$26.86

4. Writing an electromechanical engineering technologist job description

   A good electromechanical engineering technologist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an electromechanical engineering technologist job description:

   Electromechanical engineering technologist job description example

   You will love working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel - we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - it truly is a special place.
   
   Our Hartsville Converting Operation has an opening for an experienced Electro-Mechanic with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or military. While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the ElectroMechanic is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This individual will use their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement. The successful candidate must have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
   Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
   
   Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks. Additionally, identifies safety risks and works to reduce them.Must be able to pass Category 2 electrical safe work practices standards and utilize safe work practices and PPESupplies and maintains their own tools.Documents and performs preventative/predictive maintenance tasks to eliminate equipment breakdowns and failures.Creates, and document work completed using C-works.Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal/degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity.Installs, troubleshoots, tests, repairs and maintains equipment and machinery used in the Hartsville Converting Operation for the manufacturing of tubes, cores and related products. Must have a good working knowledge of the mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic functions Must have exceptional skills in the areas of electricity, electric components, variable-speed drives, and PLC's. Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors Rebuilds various parts/equipment Experience in machine shop equipment such as lathes, drills, milling machines and welding is also a plus.
   
   Candidate must successfully complete the required WorkKeys or WIN assessments as well as the Mechanical and Electrical Minimizers.
   
   This position requires the ability to work with limited direction from supervision as well as good oral and written communication and computer skills. Must have, or be able to qualify for a fork truck license. Primarily 1st shift, but must be willing to work 2nd shift every 4th week. Candidate must be also be willing to work overtime including weekends.
   
   We'd love to hear from you if:
   
   You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferred Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs Working independently and managing multiple tasks
   
   Why You'll Like Working With Us ?
   We care about YOU through employee development, providing an excellent comprehensive benefit package which includes retirement and a matching 401k, competitive pay, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.
   
   Base Rate: $27.07- $34.92/hr. based on experience + potential monthly bonus
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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5. Post your job

   To find electromechanical engineering technologists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any electromechanical engineering technologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level electromechanical engineering technologists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electromechanical engineering technologist job on Zippia to find and recruit electromechanical engineering technologist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electromechanical engineering technologists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electromechanical engineering technologist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the electromechanical engineering technologist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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