Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

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Electro-Mechanical Technician (Full Time)

Newton Scientific (NSI) is looking for a team player to fill the position of Electro-Mechanical Technician. The Electro-Mechanical Technician will perform a variety of electro-mechanical assembly, fabrication, and testing tasks. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If you're interested in taking on a new challenge at a growing company, we encourage you to apply today.

The Company: Newton Scientific is known for innovative solutions in the field of miniature high voltage technology. NSI has a fantastic company culture deeply committed to teamwork as well as individual contributions. Every role at NSI is important and is treated as such. The team works hard together and will often celebrate together with a Holiday party, a summer lunch, happy hours, and various other get togethers throughout the year.

Newton Scientific is a subsidiary of Rigaku Corporation, a global supplier of innovative analytical instruments for cutting-edge applications in biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing and security. NSI offers a small company culture with big company benefits.

The Position: We re looking for a Full-Time Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

* NSI offers competitive pay determined by qualifications and experience. There are also opportunities annually for raises and bonuses. These are based on performance and longevity.

* We offer stable work hours, Monday through Friday, with the opportunity to flex your start and end time around your commute if needed (as approved by your supervisor). We sometimes offer optional overtime on evenings or weekends, as required by work schedules.

* Bright, open space for you to work in with a lot of large windows. We also provide ergonomic chairs and standing mats for employee comfort on the job. Work apparel is casual.

* Effective on your start date, you will accrue up to four (4) weeks of Total Time Off (TTO - vacation, personal, sick time) in your first year! The longer you stay with the company, the more paid time off you will accrue per pay period. You will also be eligible for 11 paid holidays annually.

* Benefits that actually benefit you. NSI pays 80% of the health insurance cost so that you can afford the medical coverage you need, including Tele Medicine available 24 hours a day. We also offer dental insurance, vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with an employer match, disability insurance, life insurance, Educational Assistance, and more!

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Location:

Located in the Schrafft s City Center in Charlestown, MA - the building is conveniently located near major highways and the Orange Line and offers many additional amenities such as a Free Shuttle to various T Line Stations, a Cafeteria, a Coffee Bar, an on-site Fitness Center, bike storage area, and a large FREE parking lot.

Qualifications:

• Required: Associates  or Bachelor s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.

• Required: Must be able to lift at least to 20 lbs.

• Required: 3 or more years of electro-mechanical assembly and/or test experience. Related experience in fields other than electronics will also be considered.

• Preferred: Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, function generators, etc.

• Preferred: Experience with soldering. Ideally, SMT and through-hole soldering.

• Preferred: Experience with use of adhesives, epoxy, RTV to encapsulate electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize excellent electro-mechanical assembly skills to build, assemble, test, and verify electrical and/or mechanical units.

• Experience with precision assembly, inspection.

• Troubleshoot electronic assemblies.

• Communicate well with team leads/ managers regarding questions, meeting production schedules, known inventory concerns, etc.

• Able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions, designs, and schematics to produce items to specifications.

• Maintain accuracy while also working to meet production schedules. Must be detail oriented.

• Maintain individual work area /equipment in a neat orderly manner according to standards including proper disposal of packaging waste, proper storage and use of equipment and parts, and management of documentation needed to perform duties.

Must be able to meet minimum qualifications to apply.

NSI is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Applicants must be able to prove they can legally work in the US.