Engineering Technician

DIRECT SALES, US; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician for our Newark, DE site to support design, build, test, troubleshoot, and maintain prototype electromechanical systems and test equipment.

You will work from schematics and instructions to complete tasks, perform tests with oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, x-ray systems, and related tools, and help develop cables and harnesses while contributing to lab operations and safety. Onsite presence is required.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Soldering certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of products and assist in design, build, test, and repair.
• Perform reliability, environmental, compliance, investigative, characterization, and qualification testing.
• Design, develop, and rework cable and wire harnesses needed for system designs, testing, and debugging.
• Solder components for PCBA prototype testing and perform component rework to support debugging.
• Set up and conduct tests of moderate scope and record data for analysis.
• Execute experiments and collect, maintain, organize, and document technical data and repair activities.
• Operate laboratory equipment including environmental chambers, microscopes, oscilloscopes, x-ray systems, and other diagnostic tools.
• Install new or maintain existing mechanical and electrical test fixtures.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Perform diagnostic, installation, repair, and maintenance work.
• Support lab operations, including planning lab activities, equipment logistics, and calibration.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and material inventories.
• Follow safety procedures and identify potential hazards in the lab environment.
• Participate in SOP creation and maintenance, defect reviews, and process improvements.
• Continuously work to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency, and product quality.
• Establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the site.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Reading schematics

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Lab equipment

Electronic documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Associate Degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Microscopes

X-ray systems

Environmental chambers

Job description

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to support engineering activities across the design, build, testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, maintenance, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, and specialized test equipment.

In this role, you will work from schematics, diagrams, layouts, written instructions, and verbal descriptions to complete technical assignments. You will assist in identifying methods to resolve malfunctions and will use manufacturing, test, development, and diagnostic equipment such as test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, environmental chambers, microscopes, x-ray systems, and other specialized test apparatus.

This position works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature and requires the ability to recognize when occasional deviation from accepted practice may be needed. The ideal candidate will apply acquired technical skills, company policies, and established procedures to complete assigned tasks, requiring instruction primarily on new assignments. We are requiring onsite presence in Newark, DE.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the responsibilities listed below, as reasonably required by business needs.

• Develop a thorough understanding of products, systems, and equipment, and apply that knowledge to design, build, test, maintain, and repair them.
• Perform reliability, environmental, compliance, investigative, characterization, and qualification testing on electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Design, develop, and rework cable and wire harnesses needed for system and electrical designs, testing, and debugging.
• Solder components for PCBA prototype testing and perform component rework to support debugging activities.
• Set up and conduct tests of moderate scope and record data to support engineering analysis.
• Execute experiments and collect, maintain, organize, compile, analyze, and document technical data and repair activities in the specified system.
• Operate laboratory equipment, including environmental chambers, microscopes, oscilloscopes, x-ray systems, and other diagnostic tools.
• Install new or maintain existing mechanical and electrical test fixtures.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Perform diagnostic, installation, repair, and maintenance work.
• Support lab operations, including planning lab activities, equipment logistics, and calibration.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and material inventories.
• Actively support and adhere to the Quality Policy and Quality System procedures.
• Participate in support activities such as Standard Operating Procedure creation and maintenance, defect reviews, and process enhancement activities.
• Continuously work to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency, and product quality.
• Establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the site.
• Follow safety procedures and identify potential hazards within the laboratory environment.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or Associate Degree preferred.
• Experience
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, procedures, and work instructions preferred.
• Troubleshooting and repair experience with electrical and electromechanical systems preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience using electrical and laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, microscopes, x-ray systems, environmental chambers, and related diagnostic tools preferred.
• Ability to create Standard Operating Procedure documentation and lab best practices.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with equipment and processes.
• Experience with electrical assembly techniques, including soldering, crimping, wiring, and cable management preferred.
• Exposure to programming, automation, or test software tools such as Python, LabVIEW, PLCs, or scripting languages preferred.
• Ability to read PCB schematics and layouts.
• Soldering certification beneficial.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry products weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and/or moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
• Safety shoes with impact and compression protection must be worn in designated areas.
• Ability to travel less than 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.

The annualized base salary range for this role is$41,000 - $61,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.

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