Mechanical Assembler

Bruker Daltonics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 51,300 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical and dental plans

Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics in Bellevue, WA is looking for a mechanical assembler to help build high-quality electron microscopes. You will be responsible for assembling precision mechanical assemblies, ensuring high standards of quality and communication with team members.

The ideal candidate will have at least an AA degree and possess skills in assembly and engineering drawings. A commitment to reliability and teamwork is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• AA degree or higher required; assembly experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings is preferred.
• High degree of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of incoming parts.
• Assemble mechanical and electrical parts and sub-assemblies.
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization of work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Hand-eye coordination

Education

AA degree or higher

Tools

Drills

Sanding tools

Material cutting equipment

Job description

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 11000 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to fully meet its customers’ needs as well as to continue to develop state‑of‑the‑art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

Bruker’s AXS‑EM division is looking for a mechanical assembler with strong communication skills to help us build the best electron microscopes in the world. A major part of the responsibilities will include assembling precision mechanical assemblies for electron sources operating at up to 200 kV. Communication skills are highly prized, and will help you succeed in coordinating with team members on various tasks, as are attention to detail, organizational skills, and adherence to established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of incoming parts.
• Assemble mechanical and electrical parts and sub‑assemblies.
• Occasionally perform light machine shop duties such as operating drills, sanders, and material cutting equipment.
• Maintain good house‑keeping and organization of work area.
• Reads and deciphers schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, including tools.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering parts, sub‑assemblies, tools, and materials.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.

Qualifications

• AA degree or higher required, training will be provided. Assembly experience is a plus.
• Being able to read, understand, and follow detailed engineering drawings and process specifications is a strong plus.
• High degree of hand‑eye coordination and finger dexterity.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and ask for guidance when appropriate.
• Must be reliable and commit to a consistent schedule.
• Ability to receive feedback and take action when appropriate.
• Ability to work well with others.

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full‑time position is between $51,300 and $91,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job‑related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job‑related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full‑time employees may also be eligible for a performance‑related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre‑interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.