Electrical Engineering Technician 4

Hologic, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. is seeking a hands-on R&D Lab Technician to support development and sustaining activities across capital and disposable products in Marlborough, MA.

You will perform PCB rework, soldering, cable assembly, test setups, and hardware troubleshooting to accelerate program execution and improve reliability. You will work closely with engineers to execute tests, collect data, and document results with clear traceability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or hands-on equivalent required.
• 3+ years of hands-on electronics lab experience in R&D/regulated environments preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB rework, board bring-up, and basic PCB debug under engineering guidance.
• Build and modify custom cables, harnesses, and electro-mechanical prototypes for R&D testing.
• Operate and maintain electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, DMMs, LCR meters, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Execute verification and characterization tests for hardware, subassemblies, and systems.
• Collect, organize, and report test data with clear traceability and documentation.
• Support development, refinement, and execution of test methods, procedures, and work instructions.
• Build, maintain, and improve test fixtures, benches, and prototype test boards.
• Assist with failure investigation and root-cause activities for lab, manufacturing, and sustaining issues.
• Coordinate lab materials and logistics, including part ordering, inventory support, and test sample readiness.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment aligned with quality system requirements.

Skills

Soldering

PCB troubleshooting

Cable assembly

Test setup

Laboratory documentation

Cross-functional communication

Schematics reading

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

Bench power supplies

DMM

LCR meters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Job Summary

Driven by our purpose to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day, we are seeking a hands-on R&D Lab Technician with strong electronics skills to support development and sustaining activities across capital and disposable products. This role accelerates program execution by bringing critical lab and bench capabilities in-house, including PCB rework, soldering, cable assembly, test setup, and hardware troubleshooting. The R&D Lab Technician executes test methods, collects and documents data, supports fixture and bench build-up, and partners closely with engineers to improve test efficiency, product reliability, and overall development throughput.

Job Summary

Driven by our purpose to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day, we are seeking a hands-on R&D Lab Technician with strong electronics skills to support development and sustaining activities across capital and disposable products. This role accelerates program execution by bringing critical lab and bench capabilities in-house, including PCB rework, soldering, cable assembly, test setup, and hardware troubleshooting. The R&D Lab Technician executes test methods, collects and documents data, supports fixture and bench build-up, and partners closely with engineers to improve test efficiency, product reliability, and overall development throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform PCB rework, board bring-up, and basic PCB debug under engineering guidance.
• Build and modify custom cables, harnesses, and electro-mechanical prototypes for R&D testing.
• Operate and maintain electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, DMMs, LCR meters, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Execute verification and characterization tests for hardware, subassemblies, and systems.
• Collect, organize, and report test data with clear traceability and documentation.
• Support development, refinement, and execution of test methods, procedures, and work instructions.
• Build, maintain, and improve test fixtures, benches, and prototype test boards.
• Assist with failure investigation and root-cause activities for lab, manufacturing, and sustaining issues.
• Coordinate lab materials and logistics, including part ordering, inventory support, and test sample readiness.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment aligned with quality system requirements.

Qualifications And Experience

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered.
• 3+ years of hands-on electronics lab technician experience in R&D, medical device, or regulated product development environments preferred.

Skills

• Strong soldering and rework skills (through-hole, fine-pitch SMT, connectors, and cable terminations).
• Practical experience with PCB-level troubleshooting and debug fundamentals.
• Proficiency operating standard electrical bench equipment and interpreting results.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Experience creating custom cables and supporting electro-mechanical test assemblies.
• Strong execution discipline for test procedures, data capture, and technical documentation.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to support multiple programs in parallel.

Travel

Ability to travel as necessary up to 10%.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

Additional Info

The annualized base salary range for this role is $67,900 - $101,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.