Engineering Technician
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technician, Quality Engineering
Join our Engineering team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands:
Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.
Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!
Position:Engineering Technician
Department:Engineering - Beauty & Wellness
Work Location:Marlborough, MA. Role is 100% onsite.
Position is a Hourly role.
What you will be doing:The Engineering Technician will work closely with Project Engineers to develop, evaluate, and test new technologies across our product categories, including beauty tools
, or similar consumer appliances.
The role involves hands‑on prototyping, debugging, test method development, and data analysis to ensure product performance, safety, and reliability. This position requires technical expertise in hardware, software, and calibration, as well as experience with environmental and life testing.
- Assist in developing and executing test methods and protocols to evaluate new technologies and ensure product compliance with company & industry standards.
- Conduct hands‑on experiments, collect and analyze data, and document findings to provide insights to engineering teams.
- Build, debug, and test electronic and electromechanical prototypes, including breadboards and early‑stage product concepts.
- Operate and maintain mechanical and environmental test equipment.
- Assemble test fixtures and conduct performance evaluations, reliability tests, and safety assessments.
- Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and calibration of analytical equipment to support product testing.
- Troubleshoot issues related to product performance, safety, and durability, working closely with engineers to identify root causes.
- Support prototype fabrication, including soldering, wiring, basic machining, and 3D printing.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking.
- Maintain a well‑organized lab environment and contribute to lab cleanliness and equipment organization.
- Provide detailed test reports, summarizing experimental data, findings, and recommendations.
- Follow safety protocols and regulatory guidelines, particularly for medical and electrical consumer products.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply the scientific method to problem‑solving.
- Familiarity with instrumentation such as thermocouples, accelerometers, and data acquisition systems.
- Ability to fabricate prototypes and test fixtures (soldering, wiring, 3D printing, machining a plus).
- Knowledge of electromechanical systems, basic programming or firmware testing, and software interfaces.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, troubleshoot issues, and develop creative solutions.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation and report‑writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with engineers and cross‑functional teams.
- Associate degree in an engineering or technical field.
- 1+ years of experience as an engineering technician, lab technician, or in a related technical role.
- Experience operating and maintaining test equipment.
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- Hands‑on experience with circuit boards, sensors, calibration, and testing of electronic products.
In Massachusetts, the standard base pay range for this role is $24-$30.00/hourly. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location,…
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