Engineering Technician I

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Summary
As an Engineering Technician

I , you'll assist engineers with

building

and testing solutions for technical problems. You'll play a pivotal part in creating, modifying, and testing products and processes.

The salary for this role will range from $40,700-$60,800
annually based on full-time employment
. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.

Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.

Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs. This position

provides

a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.

Primary Responsibilities

Build

prototypes and production intent products through

detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly
.

Assist engineers in designing

• ,
• fabricating, mod ifying and validating development fixtures ,
• tooling and test
• equipment .
• Use hand tools, power tools,

CNC

machines

and common laboratory equipment safely and effectively.

Use

• precision inspection equipment
• measurement tools
• such as
• calipers, micrometers,

CMM

• ,
• oscilloscope
• and multimeters.

Support failure analysis efforts under the direction of engineers and/or senior technicians
.

Support the formal verification and validation testing

of

our products .

S upport laboratory management activi ti es

including calibration tracking, preventative maintenance,

equipment setup, safety compli ance and inventory control.

Perform other related duties

General Tasks

Hands on

• building,
• winding,
• soldering, wiring,
• bonding, and
• machining
• electromechani cal
• assemblies.

Inspecting

parts, assemblies and tooling.

Maintain logs for document

updates, retrievals, and distributions .

Support Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams with documentation needs
.

Adherent

to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
.

Perform additional duties as assigned .

Outcomes / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Complete prototype, fixture, and test
• build
• according to project schedules and quality requirements.

Ensure test equipment calibration and preventive maintenance activities are completed
.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory and work environment.

Desired

Experience, Education, Skills

,

Training

,

and Competencies .

Asso
ciate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, Electronics Technology
, or equivalent technical training and experience.

Knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies.

Soldering and wiring experience (preferred for electro-mechanical environments).

Experience with hand tools, CNC Mill and Lathe.

Ab ility to interpret

CAD

• models, engineering
• drawings, and assembly documentation . Experience with
• SolidWorks preferred.

Knowledge of

• engineering principles .
• Able to read and interpret technical drawing s
• familiar
• with GD&T.

Be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision
.

Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures or have the ability and willi
ngness to learn
.

Familiarity with testing and assembly methodologies and tools, or ability and

willingness

to learn .

Ability to troubleshoot hardware failures and assist in equipment and lab management
.

Core Competencies

• Collaborative team player.
• Effective communicat o r .
• Manual dexterity sufficient to assemble precision electromechanical devices, motors, fixtures, and prototypes.
• Quickly l earn s
• new
• equipment,
• processes
• and
• technologies .
• Self-development and continuous improvement mindset.

Demonstrates structure

• d troubleshooting and problem-solving
• skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through

Travel Requirements

:

None

Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based work

involves

extended periods of sitting .

Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment
.

U
se hands and fingers for detailed assembly, wiring, soldering, and operation of hand tools
.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionall
y.

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.