Full-Time

Electromechanical Technician

Daniels Health

Daniels Health

501-1,000 employees

Medical waste management and disposal services

Compensation Overview

$90.1k - $110k/yr

Remote in USA

Remote

Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time across the United States.

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial equipment installation, manufacturing engineering, facility construction, maintenance, field service, or commissioning environments.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience working on industrial machinery, including conveyors, drives, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
  • Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, sensors, relays, control circuits, and safe troubleshooting practices.
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, automation systems, and industrial controls; ability to follow I/O, diagnose equipment issues, and support startup activities.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
  • Proven problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to travel up to 50-60% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Lead the installation, startup, and commissioning of process equipment and utility systems at Daniels Health treatment facilities across North America.
  • Develop installation plans, schedules, and project execution strategies for facility expansions, upgrades, and new site builds.
  • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, project managers, and operations teams to ensure safe, on-time, and cost-effective project delivery.
  • Manage procurement, technical review, and integration of equipment including autoclaves, wash systems, boilers, compactors, compressors, conveyors, and supporting utilities.
  • Interpret and verify mechanical drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, submittals, and field changes to ensure installation quality and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues during installation and startup, driving timely resolution and system optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, LOTO, and site safety requirements while supporting operator training, documentation, and CMMS implementation.

Daniels Health provides medical waste management services to healthcare facilities, handling sharps disposal and biohazardous waste. It operates a national service network and offers reusable waste containers, along with collection, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. Its approach reduces needlestick injuries and improves infection control by using reusable containers and a comprehensive service model across the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. The company differentiates itself through a nationwide infrastructure and end-to-end waste management solutions rather than focusing solely on disposal, combining containers, logistics, and treatment to boost safety and efficiency. Its goal is to help healthcare clients safely, compliantly, and efficiently manage medical waste while advancing infection control and sustainability.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Daniels bought Old Bethpage, New York, facility in January 2026 for Long Island growth.
  • Its August 2026 carbon report showed 67,389 metric tons processed, up 85% versus 2023.
  • Daniels marked 40 years in July 2026 while expanding toward additional U.S. facilities.

What critics are saying

  • Verde Environmental sued Daniels in June 2024 over pharmaceutical disposal patents.
  • Alberta Health Services beat Daniels in court after choosing Stericycle in 2024.
  • A serious contamination or compliance failure would trigger hospital exits and licensing scrutiny.

What makes Daniels Health unique

  • Sharpsmart reusable containers reduce needlesticks and eliminate single-use container purchasing.
  • Daniels Health serves sharps, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy, and hazardous waste across 45 states.
  • Its 2026 carbon report claims 51,097,440 dollars avoided through reusable systems.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Company News

MediWaste
Aug 23rd, 2024
Top 5 Medical Waste Recycling Companies for Sustainable Disposal

MediWaste collaborates with Daniels Health to provide their eco-friendly container solutions to UK healthcare facilities.