Position located in Andover, MA

Responsibilities of the Engineering Technician:

• Responsible for maintaining an orderly work area and adhering to safety mandates and work practices.
• Orders routine supplies required to maintain operation of equipment assigned to work shop area.
• Interfaces with engineers and other personnel regarding product information such as design, purpose, and types of materials to be used to prototype products.
• Reviews work orders, written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and verbal instruction to plan the layout and determine sequence of shop and prototype operations.
• Designs fixtures, jigs, and experimental parts to meet special engineering design needs.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as hand power tools, drill press, lathe, grinder, etc. as needed.
• Evaluates prototype components for feasibility; coordinates with external suppliers (e.g. machine shops) to prepare prototype components for prototyping.
• Maintains shop equipment to ensure safety and performance.

Requirements of the Engineering Technician:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must have 5 years technician experience.
• Experience in machining and welding background preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Possesses a stable work history and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math, including working with metric.