Development Engineering Technician; Position in West Boylston

Development Engineering Technician
- Hiring Levels I, II & III

We are seeking Development Engineering Technicians at level I, II, & III to support product development initiatives in a hands‑on engineering environment. This role partners closely with engineering teams to build, test, troubleshoot, and refine electromechanical prototype systems and test equipment.

This position is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude who thrives in a fast‑paced development setting and can work both independently and collaboratively.

• Builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and mechanical prototype systems with engineering‑level documentation and/or verbal instructions, applying sound engineering technician practices including maintaining a lab notebook and associated records of work performed. Prototype systems are simple to complex and light to heavy. Generates electrical and mechanical sketches/drawings to clarify design details and functional criteria for work being performed under the guidance of an Engineer.
• Assembles experimental circuitry, mechanical assemblies, or complete prototype systems according to engineering instructions, technical documentation and knowledge of electronics and mechanical systems and components.
• Recommends changes to build and test methods to Engineering to improve DFM and serviceability.
• Sets up standard fixtures, or devises new equipment and circuitry to perform functional, operational, and other tests to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Proficient with power tool usage and maintenance.
• Provides hands‑on troubleshooting, guidance and some problem‑solving support within development engineering as needed, assisting Engineering in determining root cause and subsequent analysis.
• Collaborates and provides guidance to small groups of Engineering Technicians to accomplish project goals and milestones.
• Organizes and maintains prototyping build and test environments, and engineering workstations, to ensure tools and equipment are available, inventoried, organized, tracked, stored, maintained and replaced/expanded as driven by project needs.
• Assists Development Engineers with revisions and improvements to build and test procedures.
• Expects to perform moderate to high complexity tasks with minimal oversight.
• Manages the assignment of tasks within small group projects and tracks the completion of these tasks using Jira and Agile methodology.
• Must be able to effectively communicate ideas and tasks in both written and verbal form.

• High school diploma required; technical/trade school training.
• Highly skilled with precision tools and metrology equipment.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar/related role within a development environment; experience in a Lead role is a plus.
• Understands Engineering terminology and can execute tasks based on verbal and written direction.
• Experience with MS Office tools, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Some experience with accessing information in MRP/ERP systems or Kinetic is a plus.
• Highly organized and methodical.

• Engineering lab or pilot production setting.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment with a focus on product development.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use tools and interact with equipment regularly.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and via phone/email.

• Development Engineer Technician
  - Level I: $19.00-$27.50
• Development Engineer Technician
  - Level II: $26.00-$32.50
• Development Engineer Technician
  - Level III: $31.00-$40.00