Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Wilmington, MA seeks a Development Engineering Technician to support the Sensors & Fluid Management unit. The role involves testing aerospace sensor products, data preparation for development, and maintaining a clean lab environment for reliable results.

The candidate should have an associate degree in mechanical or electronics tech, hands-on lab skills, and proficiency with tools like LabVIEW and SolidWorks. Strong communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or electronics technology.
• Open to continuous change with the ability to learn new skills.
• Proven hands-on capability in the laboratory/workplace.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on aerospace sensor products.
• Prepare data for product development activities and analyze performance.
• Maintain laboratory area and ensure functionality of 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

Skills

Test & data

SolidWorks

Altium

Soldering

Machining

LabVIEW

NI Tools

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electronics technology

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Keysight Benchlink Data Logger

NI Signal Express

Soldering equipment

Job description

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Business Unit: Sensors & Fluid Management

Posting Date: Oct 16, 2026

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

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
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Due to the nature of SFMS programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

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.

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

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent 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].