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An Engineering Test Technician troubleshoots, repairs and maintains engineering equipment. Assists in refining and developing test processes. Fabricates equipment and tooling as required.
$73,990 / year median in Massachusetts
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Engineering Technician Mesodyne Somerville, MA Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Rapid prototyping CAD software Brazing equipment Assembly quality control testing Google Sheets Google Docs Quality records maintenance Engineering development testing Laboratory equipment routine checks Specialized industrial tools Mechanical fabrication Mechanical design 3D printers Laser cutting Test equipment calibration Machining fixtures Technical writing experience within manufacturing Production deviation management Process design Engineering process optimization Assembly fixtures Soldering tools Mid-level Laboratory equipment calibration Factory operations documentation Manufacturing standard operating procedures Quality control data reporting Laser welding Documentation tools Policy & process development Full Job Description About the Company Mesodyne builds compact, silent thermophotovoltaic generators — MIT-born LightCell tech that runs on any fuel and lasts 10x longer than batteries or engines. We serve industrial and defense customers with active contracts and a growing pipeline. About the Role As an Engineering Technician at Mesodyne, you'll work closely with our engineering team to build, test, and refine hardware — from custom jigs and fixtures to production and test setups. You'll run a wide range of fabrication and joining processes, keep our equipment and documentation in top shape, and help turn engineering designs into working, repeatable processes. This role is a great fit for someone who's meticulous with their hands, comfortable switching between different tools and processes, and just as comfortable writing a clear work instruction as they are running a piece of equipment. What You'll Do Run a wide variety of fabrication and joining processes, including spot welding, vacuum furnace brazing, wire bonding for electronics packaging, electroplating, laser cutting, and similar processes Perform electrical and mechanical assembly, including electronics soldering Inspect parts and perform quality control checks to verify components and assemblies meet spec Log QC results and process data accurately and consistently Work with engineering to design and build custom jigs, fixtures, tools, and test stands Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab and shop equipment to keep it running reliably Write and maintain clear work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for processes you run Flag process anomalies or deviations, and help investigate and resolve them Support engineers in setting up and executing experiments and test builds Continuously look for ways to improve existing processes, fixtures, and documentation What We're Looking For Strong fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination — precision work is core to this role Hands-on experience with electrical/mechanical assembly and electronics solderin Experience with one or more joining/fabrication processes such as spot welding, brazing, wire bonding, electroplating, or laser cutting (we'll train on the rest) Comfortable working with and maintaining shop/lab equipment Solid written communication skills — able to write clear, precise work instructions and SOPs Reasonably computer savvy; comfortable logging data and working in tools like Google Docs/Sheets A detail-oriented, quality-first mindset Nice to Have Machine shop experience, including manual mill and lathe Basic CAD skills Experience with 3D printing for prototyping fixtures/tools Background in a lab, R D, or production environment involving process development and characterization Location On-site, full-time, in Somerville, MA. M9nx2qVbAE