Engineering Technician

Nanopath Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanopath Inc. is hiring a hands-on assembler to support the assembly, build, and testing of our point-of-care molecular diagnostic platform in Cambridge, MA. You will assemble consumables and reader components, follow documented work instructions, and contribute to pilot production.

Working closely with engineering and quality teams, you will maintain build records, ensure traceability, and help identify improvements for assembly and manufacturability in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling cartridge consumables or microfluidic devices.
• Experience building electromechanical assemblies or instruments.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and basic electrical testing.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, BOMs, and wiring diagrams; GD&T is a plus.
• Experience in ISO 13485 or FDA-regulated manufacturing.
• Cleanroom or ESD-safe handling experience is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on assembly in medical device/diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cartridge consumables, including bonding, sealing, and reagent loading, following work instructions.
• Build and integrate electromechanical reader assemblies and subassemblies.
• Perform in-process inspection, functional testing, and troubleshoot cartridges and subsystems; report non-conformances.
• Support builds from prototype to pilot production and provide feedback to engineering on manufacturability.
• Maintain build documentation and traceability; manage parts inventory and incoming inspection.

Skills

Cartridge assembly

Electromechanical assemblies

Tools usage

Reading drawings

GD&T familiarity

ISO 13485 / FDA familiarity

Cleanroom / ESD handling

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Military technical training

Engineering degree (optional)

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

Electrical test equipment

IPC soldering standards

Job description

Nanopath is developing a first-in-class in vitro diagnostics platform to transform how diseases are diagnosed. We aim to replace lengthy molecular testing workflows by bringing rapid, high-quality diagnostics closer to the patient. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes – starting with women – through a purpose-built platform that delivers actionable results within a single office visit.

The company is headquartered at The Engine, the premier tough technology incubator in the Kendall Square ecosystem. We are collectively committed to health equity and the design of solutions for underserved populations and low-resource settings. Corporate sustainability – both environmental and social – is at the forefront of our decision making.

About the Role

• Support the assembly, build, and testing of Nanopath's point-of-care molecular diagnostic platform, including the fluidic cartridge consumable and the optical reader instrument.
• Assemble plastic cartridge consumables, including component preparation, bonding, sealing, and reagent loading, following documented work instructions.
• Build and integrate electromechanical assemblies for reader systems, including mechanisms, motors, sensors, optics, wiring harnesses, and PCBAs.
• Perform in-process inspection, functional testing, and troubleshooting of cartridges and reader subassemblies, and report non-conformances to the engineering team.
• Support builds from prototype through pilot production, and provide hands-on feedback to engineering on design for assembly and manufacturability.
• Help develop, refine, and maintain assembly work instructions, build records, fixtures, and tooling.
• Manage parts inventory, kitting, and incoming inspection of components from vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Maintain build documentation and traceability in compliance with ISO 13485 and Good Documentation Practices.

Technical Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling cartridge consumables, microfluidic devices, or other plastic disposables, ideally for medical devices or diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience building electromechanical assemblies or instruments.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, precision measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges), and basic electrical test equipment (multimeter, power supply).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials; working familiarity with GD&T is a plus.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment (ISO 13485, FDA QSR/QMSR), including following controlled procedures and completing device history or build records.
• Experience in cleanroom or controlled-environment assembly, ESD-safe handling, or IPC soldering and cable/harness standards (e.g., IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620) is a plus.
• Experience supporting the transfer of builds from prototype to pilot or contract manufacturing is a plus.

General Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or military technical training. At least 2 years of hands-on assembly experience in medical device, diagnostics, or other precision manufacturing. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent may be acceptable in lieu of experience.
• Ability to work on-site in Cambridge, MA.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity, with a commitment to quality and consistency in repetitive, precise work.
• Clear communicator who documents work accurately and raises issues early to engineering and quality teams.
• Proactive self-starter with eagerness to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Passion for technology translation and willingness to shape Nanopath’s future.

Nanopath Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.