Engineering Technician, Group Lead

Overview

Nova Biomedical:
One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name. Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

About The Company:

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care. Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability.

Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences. With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values:
Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity
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Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health. Explore what’s next with us at  or

You will be responsible for leading a team of engineering technicians who will maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade gantry systems, filling systems, dispensing systems and other equipment used in the production of Nova Biomedicals Consumable Products. The primary objective is to minimize equipment downtime, ensure efficient manufacturing operations, and drive continuous improvement through preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and process optimization.

This role combines hands-on technical support with leadership responsibilities to ensure timely execution of maintenance activities, effective problem resolution, and adherence to quality and regulatory standards.

If you’re passionate about engineering and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of engineering technicians supporting production equipment
• Assign and prioritize work to ensure timely response to equipment issues and production needs
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to technicians
• Oversee troubleshooting of dispensing gantry systems utilizing camera positioning systems
• Ensure rigorous daily/weekly maintenance of dispense systems and associated equipment
• Oversee maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment including:
• Laser & plasma etching units
• Dispensing equipment
• UV curing stations
• Microscopes
• Vacuum ovens
• Pneumatic presses
• Laminators and drying ovens
• Filling/Bottling Equipment
• Review tools and fixtures for wear; coordinate replacement and improvement efforts with machine shop
• Escalate and coordinate with equipment manufacturers for technical support and service requests
• Partner with engineering to implement new tooling, fixtures, programs, and processes, including:
• Updating documentation
• Establishing maintenance procedures
• Supporting training requirements
• Lead daily/weekly review of equipment issues and downtime to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and implement proactive measures to improve reliability
• Develop and maintain equipment downtime metrics and reports
• Oversee preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate with manufacturing to minimize production impact
• Ensure execution of…