Engineering Technician

AMETEK; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Aerospace & Defense in Wilmington, MA seeks a Development Engineering Technician to conduct tests on aerospace sensor products and prepare data for development campaigns. This role includes constructing prototypes, designing tooling and fixtures, and supporting engineers with test setup and qualification activities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in mechanical or electronics technology and hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Altium, and soldering.

Qualifications

• Hands-on capability with testing and prototype construction required.
• Willingness to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication in English and ability to document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on aerospace sensor products and analyze performance.
• Prepare data for development activities and maintain lab equipment.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and test setups for qualification.
• Support design engineers and install test equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Hand-on capability

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

English language ability

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electronics technology

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Keysight Benchlink Data Logger

NI Signal Express

SolidWorks

Altium

Soldering (J-STD-001 Class 3)

Prototype construction and machining

Job description

Ametek Aerospace & Defense is looking for a strong Development Engineering Technician to work in our Wilmington, MA facility. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in an aggressive, fast-paced, and flexible environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position will support the Sensors & Fluid Management Systems Business Unit in Wilmington, MA. Responsibilities include:

• Perform tests on aerospace sensor products.
• Prepare data for all product development activities and analyze performance.
• Maintain neat and clean laboratory area and ensure functionality of all equipment.
• Construct prototype products, cabling, and test equipment.
• Design tooling and fixturing as required.
• Install and analyze all test equipment for qualification.
• Perform and implement various tests on new products.
• Provide technical support to all design engineers
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

Education

• Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electronics technology preferred.

Experience

• Working knowledge of software including Microsoft Excel, NI LabVIEW, Keysight Benchlink Data Logger, NI Signal Express
• SolidWorks and Altium experience
• Prototype construction, soldering, and machining skills
• J-STD-001 Class 3 Soldering

Qualifications

• Open to continuous change with the ability to learn new skills
• Proven hands-on capability in the workplace
• Self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic, self-advocate
• Strong communication skills, including a strong English language capability

Due to contracts with the US Government, candidate must be either a US Citizen or Greencard holder

Compensation

Employee Type: Exception Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 60,000

Salary Maximum: 80,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].