Engineering Technician

Wilmington, MA 01887

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Light Industrial Job Number: 45712862 Pay Rate: $30-40 / hour Specialty: Branch: Pay Type:

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team in Wilmington, MA. In this hands-on role, you will assemble high-precision optical and mechanical components in both Class 100 (ISO 5) Clean Room and non-clean room lab environments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a development-focused setting, effectively troubleshooting and solving complex assembly challenges while meeting stringent quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assemble optical, mechanical, and electrical hardware to extremely tight tolerances (commonly microns or ±0.001").
  • Work within Class 100 (ISO 5) Clean Room and non-clean room environments.
  • Perform high-precision lapping of various materials to meet flatness, parallelism, and angular tolerances.
  • Interpret and work from manufacturing instructions, engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
  • Diagnose assembly issues and recommend effective corrective actions.
  • Maintain traceability of individual components within kits during the assembly process.
  • Bond, modify, and rework hardware in support of developmental and production builds.
  • Handle sensitive optical components (e.g., lenses, mirrors) safely and without damage.
  • Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve processes and documentation.
Essential Functions:
  • Operate with limited supervision while achieving operational goals in quality, schedule, and cost.
  • Set objectives and priorities for assigned lab tasks and responsibilities.
  • Influence project-level decisions through technical knowledge and practical experience.
  • Follow detailed build documentation and maintain compliance with program and company standards.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience, or
  • Associate degree with 2+ years of hands-on technical experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience working in Class 100 (ISO 5) Clean Room environments.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
  • Strong troubleshooting and hands-on assembly skills.
  • Comfortable using a variety of hand tools and test equipment (e.g., torque wrenches, multimeters).
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a cutting-edge engineering team working on innovative technologies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. We value proactive problem-solving, continuous improvement, and individuals who bring strong technical insight and precision to their work.

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Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.

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Sarah Gilliar
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