Engineering Technician

Belcan Corporation; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 4,959,000 - 8,286,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Senior Precision Assembly Technician with 20+ years of hands-on experience in precision assembly, preferably from development or R&D and with space hardware exposure. You will work in a Class 100 clean room, read drawings and CAD models, and ensure strict traceability while driving process improvements.

The role requires independence, fast learning, and the ability to handle ambiguous instructions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of precision assembly experience, prefer development/R&D background.
• Experience building hardware for space applications is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a Class 100 (ISO 5) clean room and maintain traceability.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of optical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
• Maintain strict component traceability and troubleshoot assembly issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve methods and manufacturability.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce errors and rework.

Skills

Precision assembly

Clean room experience

Reading blueprints/CAD models

Problem solving

Self-directed

Communication

Optical alignment tools

CAD software

Measurement equipment

Tools

CAD software

Optical instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Precision Assembly Technician

Pay rate up to $60.15/hr.

Location: Wilmington, MA

Zip code: 01887

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: 6 Months Contract to Hire

Tags: #SeniorPrecisionAssemblyTechnicianjobs; #Wilmingtonjobs;

Our client is look 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.

In this role, you won"t always have a perfect process or complete instructions - you"ll need to quickly find the right information, ask smart questions, and keep work moving. Our client needs 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.
• Lift and transport items up to 32 lbs.

What Makes This Role Different?

This is a fast-paced development environment, not a repetitive production role. Success here means you can:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• 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.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.'