Engineering Technician

Innova Solutions Inc; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short term and Long term Disability

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time and paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Innova Solutions is hiring an Engineering Technician in Wilmington, MA, on a full-time contract basis. The role requires extensive hands-on precision assembly experience, including optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components, within a clean room environment.

The candidate should be self-driven, capable of operating with minimal supervision, and able to interpret CAD models and drawings. The position is open to applicants on a W-2 basis, with pay ranges of $70–$75 per hour and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 20+ years of precision assembly experience.
• Experience in a development environment strongly preferred.
• Experience assembling space hardware strongly preferred.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and information-gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components.
• Work in Class 100 (ISO 5) clean room and laboratory environments.
• Assemble, bond, and handle delicate, miniature components to extremely tight tolerances.
• Perform lapping to achieve demanding flatness, parallelism, and angular requirements.
• Safely handle sensitive optical hardware such as lenses and mirrors.
• Read and interpret manufacturing instructions, drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Maintain strict component traceability.
• Troubleshoot complex assembly issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve methods and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce errors, defects, scrap, and rework.
• Take initiative during downtime and keep valuable work moving.

Skills

Precision assembly

Clean room

Optical components

Read drawings CAD models

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Engineering Technician.

Position Type: Full time Contract, Contract to Hire Duration: 12months

Location: Wilmington, MA 01887 (Onsite/1st Shift/6:00AM-3:30PM)

As a Engineering Technician you will:

Client is looking for an exceptional Senior Precision Assembly Technician with 20+ years of hands‑on precision assembly experience, ideally in a development or R&D environment and preferably with experience building hardware for space applications. This is a great fit for someone who is highly independent, self‑driven, and comfortable working in ambiguity. In this role, you wont always have a perfect process or complete instructions - youll need to quickly find the right information, ask smart questions, and keep work moving. We need someone who can learn fast and contribute from day one.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform precision assembly of optical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components
• Work in Class 100 (ISO 5) clean room and laboratory environments
• Assemble, bond, and handle delicate, miniature components to extremely tight tolerances, including micron‑level work
• Perform lapping to achieve demanding flatness, parallelism, and angular requirements
• Safely handle sensitive optical hardware such as lenses, mirrors, and optical subassemblies
• Read and interpret manufacturing instructions, drawings, blueprints, and CAD models
• Maintain strict component traceability
• Troubleshoot complex assembly issues and help determine effective corrective actions
• Partner closely with engineering and cross‑functional teams to improve assembly methods, documentation, and manufacturability
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce errors, defects, scrap, and rework
• Take initiative during downtime and independently move valuable work forward

What Makes This Role Different?

• Handle ambiguity extremely well and keep execution moving when information is incomplete
• Climb a steep learning curve quickly and add value immediately
• Work with a high level of independence and minimal supervision
• Bring both craftsmanship and problem‑solving to complex builds

Ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma
• 20+ years of precision assembly experience
• Experience in a development environment strongly preferred
• Experience assembling space hardware strongly preferred
• Proven ability to be self‑directed, decisive, and resourceful
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to rapidly gather information when things are unclear
• Experience with optical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical assembly
• Comfort working in clean room environments
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide useful feedback to engineers and program teams

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

Thank you! Ankur Mishra ([phone] [emailprotected]

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $70-$75/hr *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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