Electro-Mechanical Technician
Battelle · Columbus, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Battelle (industrial) in Columbus, OH. May, train or guide staff with less experience in particular products.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1648 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 109 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- PLC 41%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Battelle in Columbus
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Job Summary
We are seeking Electro-Mechanical Technicians to join the Ground Systems group in National Security. This team is responsible for manufacturing up-armed commercial vehicles for government clients. Technicians conduct preliminary diagnostic analysis of products for repair and/or troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, and system knowledge. This is a 100% onsite role at the Hilliard, Ohio site. Core hours are Monday-Thursday, 6am-4:30pm ET.
Responsibilities
- ◆Demonstrates good mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
- ◆Has experience with automotive, truck or boat mechanics or electrical systems.
- ◆Able to disassemble mechanical and electrical vehicle components.
- ◆Able to install new mechanical and electrical vehicle components.
- ◆Able to conceive of and prototype simple mechanical devices such as brackets, fixtures, etc.
- ◆Demonstrates basic cutting, grinding, drilling skills and/or soldering, wiring, and electrical fabrication skills.
- ◆Good problem solving skills.
- ◆Works on assembly of products to meet defined schedule.
- ◆Assembles pre-made mechanical components according to print, manual, or verbal instruction.
- ◆Tracks performance by updating assigned metrics.
- ◆May, train or guide staff with less experience in particular products.
- ◆Follows released and standard procedures to assemble products.
- ◆Conducts troubleshooting of parts and products using schematics and drawings.
- ◆Takes direction from more senior staff.
- ◆Demonstrates the ability to work independently and with limited supervision as needed.
Key
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma; with experience conducting related electrical/mechanical assembly tasks.
- ✓Electrical experience in soldering, wiring and assembly.
- ✓Familiarity with mechanical systems & components.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate's degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field of study.
- ✓Previous experience working on vehicles with respect to electrical and mechanical systems.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- ✓Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- ✓Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
- ✓Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- ✓Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- ✓Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- ✓Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- ✓Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- ✓Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- ✓Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- ✓Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
- ✓Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- ✓Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’
requirements
to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
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Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
