Precision Fabrication & Test Technician

Mesodyne; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesodyne is seeking an Engineering Technician to build, test, and refine hardware for light-weight, high-performance power systems. You will run diverse fabrication and joining processes and assemble electronics while maintaining equipment and documentation.

You will design and implement clear work instructions, help with experiments, and continuously improve fixtures, jigs, and test setups to support a robust production workflow.

Qualifications

• Strong fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination; precision work is core.
• Hands-on assembly experience with electronics soldering.
• Experience with joining/fabrication processes such as spot welding, brazing, wire bonding, electroplating, or laser cutting.

Responsibilities

• Run a wide variety of fabrication and joining processes, including spot welding, vacuum furnace brazing, wire bonding for electronics packaging, electroplating, laser cutting, and similar processes
• Perform electrical and mechanical assembly, including electronics soldering
• Inspect parts and perform quality control checks to verify components and assemblies meet spec
• Log QC results and process data accurately and consistently
• Work with engineering to design and build custom jigs, fixtures, tools, and test stands
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab and shop equipment to keep it running reliably
• Write and maintain clear work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for processes you run
• Flag process anomalies or deviations, and help investigate and resolve them
• Support engineers in setting up and executing experiments and test builds
• Continuously look for ways to improve existing processes, fixtures, and documentation

Skills

Fine motor skills

Hand-eye coordination

Written communication

Data logging

Tools

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Mesodyne is seeking an Engineering Technician to build, test, and refine hardware for light-weight, high-performance power systems. You will run diverse fabrication and joining processes and assemble electronics while maintaining equipment and documentation.

You will design and implement clear work instructions, help with experiments, and continuously improve fixtures, jigs, and test setups to support a robust production workflow.