Prototype & Test Technician, Development Engineering

Eastridge; West Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician to support our client’s engineering team in West Boylston, MA. This contract-to-hire role focuses on hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and prototype development for electro-mechanical systems.

The position offers a 1st shift, Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities to grow technical skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; trade school or technical training in a related discipline is a plus
• 0–5 years of experience in a similar technical, manufacturing, or development environment preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with Development Engineers
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools preferred
• Hands-on experience using basic hand tools and test equipment
• Ability to lift, move, and assemble equipment as required
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment while completing required documentation
• Assemble electro‑mechanical prototype equipment, including wire and fluidic/pneumatic routings, following engineering documentation and instructions
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance and repair activities in accordance with calibration requirements and preventative maintenance schedules
• Perform light to heavy equipment assembly, ranging from simple to complex builds under engineering guidance
• Operate and maintain low‑complexity machine shop tools and equipment
• Assist with new equipment installation and qualification activities
• Conduct verification testing following engineering test plans and procedures
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving support within development engineering
• Assist Development Engineers with revisions and improvements to build and test procedures
• Perform low to moderate complexity technical tasks with oversight and guidance as needed

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

MS Office

Hand tools

Test equipment

Electro-mechanical

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical training

Tools

MS Office

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician to support our client’s engineering team in West Boylston, MA. This contract-to-hire role focuses on hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and prototype development for electro-mechanical systems.

The position offers a 1st shift, Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities to grow technical skills in a collaborative environment.