Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician/Aide

Judge Group, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Judge Group, Inc. in Andover, MA is seeking an Engineering Aide/Technician to support mechanical and thermal testing of AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies.

You will build and modify custom test fixtures, assemble test setups, operate laboratory equipment, and collect data for engineering teams. Responsibilities include sourcing parts for fixtures, soldering, wiring, and maintaining calibration of test instruments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in an Engineering Aide or Technician role.
• Hands-on experience fabricating parts for laboratory-scale test fixtures using manual machine tools.
• Ability to operate mill drills, band saws, calipers, and gauges for copper/aluminum blocks and heat sinks.
• Soldering components to PCBs and creating wiring/cabling for test setups.
• Familiarity with hardware, fasteners, fittings, and sourcing components from industrial suppliers.
• Knowledge of fluid and temperature measurement devices and techniques, including chillers and thermoelectric cooling plates.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in creating and assembling custom thermal and mechanical test fixtures.
• Support thermal evaluation of AC-DC and DC-DC power supply components.
• Prepare power supply modules for testing with test leads and thermocouples.
• Assemble modules into test fixtures with thermal management and wiring interfaces.
• Set up electrical test equipment to measure voltage, current, power, and temperature.
• Capture thermal and electrical data using semi-automated test equipment.
• Prepare and organize test data for presentation using Excel.
• Maintain inventories and calibration schedules for test equipment.
• Access internal databases for product specs and test information.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot test setups.

Skills

Soldering

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Manual machining

Electrical testing

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

FLIR Thermal Studio

Oscilloscopes

DAQs

Calipers

Job description

Location: Andover, MA Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $85,000.00 USD Annually

About the Role

Support mechanical and thermal engineering activities related to the evaluation of AC-DC and DC-DC power supply products. This role involves building and modifying custom thermal and mechanical test fixtures, assembling test setups, operating laboratory equipment, collecting test data, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve product and testing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the creation and assembly of custom thermal and mechanical test fixtures by sourcing and fabricating mechanical, machined, hardware, and plumbing components for liquid-cooling applications.
• Support the thermal evaluation of AC-DC and DC-DC power supply components and modules.
• Prepare power supply modules for testing by installing test leads, thermocouples, and related components.
• Assemble power supply modules into custom test fixtures incorporating thermal management solutions, electrical wiring, and digital communication interfaces.
• Set up electrical test equipment to measure and record voltage, current, power, and temperature.
• Capture thermal and electrical performance data using semi-automated test equipment.
• Prepare and organize test data for presentation using Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain inventories of mechanical and electrical test equipment and track calibration schedules.
• Access internal databases to obtain product specifications and production test information.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve product performance and test setup issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in an Engineering Aide or Technician role.
• Hands-on experience fabricating parts for laboratory-scale test fixtures using manual machine tools.
• Ability to operate mill drills, band saws, tap and die sets, calipers, and gauges to prepare or modify copper and aluminum blocks and heat sinks for thermal testing.
• Ability to solder components to printed circuit boards and create wiring and cabling assemblies for test setups.
• Extensive knowledge of hardware, fasteners, fittings, and sourcing components from industrial suppliers.
• Familiarity with fluid and temperature measurement devices and techniques, including chillers and thermoelectric cooling plates.
• Ability to set up liquid-cooling systems, cold plates, and chiller plumbing with pressure and flow measurement devices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency with electronic laboratory instruments, including voltmeters, ammeters, power supplies, power analyzers, electronic loads, and data acquisition units (DAQs).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and perform required tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, flexibility, creativity, and initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits and power systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, engineering drawings, technical prints, and dimensional tolerances.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LabVIEW, SolidWorks, and FLIR Thermal Studio.
• Experience using FLIR thermal cameras and oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of heat transfer principles and thermal resistance concepts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plan with company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Additional benefits and perks will be discussed during the interview process.