Environmental Test Support Technician

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Draper, in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Environmental Test Technician to support a wide range of environmental testing in a dynamic laboratory. You will assist, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot facility equipment, and coordinate technical documentation such as calibration records, preventive maintenance, drawings, and procedures.

You will primarily support environmental test work in Cambridge, with occasional assignments in Bedford; evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a 2 year technical school or 2 years applicable experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems and complex integration and test activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment with limited supervision.
• Operates complex equipment in the production of hardware using complex manual skills with training and limited supervision.
• Documents their work consistent with work unit policy with limited supervision.
• Perform focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions at the discretion of the supervisor.

Skills

Written communication

MS Office

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Education

Two-year technical school

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

This position requires an environmental test technician to support a wide variety of environmental testing in a dynamic laboratory. Candidate will require expert knowledge to assist and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot facility equipment. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating and implementing technical documentation (calibration, preventive maintenance, drawings, and procedures).

The candidate will be responsible for picking up and delivering test equipment, data, office supplies, and custodial supplies as needed. The ability to work and succeed within a process-oriented setting is critical, as is the ability to thoroughly document and communicate one's work.

Candidate will primarily support environmental test work in Cambridge, MA but may occasionally be required to support testing in Bedford, MA. Occasional support on evenings and weekends will be needed.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, maintenance, and or calibration of laboratory and equipment with limited supervision.
• Operates complex equipment in the production of hardware using complex manual skills with training and limited supervision.
• Documents their work consistent with work unit policy with limited supervision.
• Perform focused training to enable progression into higher skilled positions at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Skills / Abilities

• Able to communicate written and verbally.
• Able to use Microsoft office applications.
• Able to perform manual labor and operate automated and semi-automated equipment.

Education

Graduate from a 2 year technical school or 2 years applicable experience.

Experience

Either two years of applicable technical education and two years of applicable experience or four years of applicable experience meets the minimum requirement.

Additional Job Description

Experience supporting electro-mechanical systems and complex integration and test activities with 2+ years of experience. Must be experienced and skilled in the use of hand and power tools. Must possess strength, stamina, and dexterity to perform strenuous assignments at times.

Must have excellent communication and collaborative skills, organized, detailed oriented and dedicated to following and complying with procedures including: Military & Aerospace compliance standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required. Experience with test and data acquisition software is strongly preferred.

Security Clearance

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Current Secret Clearance is Required.

Job Location

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $45.26 - $45.26. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits & Work-Life Balance

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applic