R&D Electronics Lab Technician - PCB & Test Expert

Hologic, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. is seeking a hands-on R&D Lab Technician to support development and sustaining activities across capital and disposable products in Marlborough, MA.

You will perform PCB rework, soldering, cable assembly, test setups, and hardware troubleshooting to accelerate program execution and improve reliability. You will work closely with engineers to execute tests, collect data, and document results with clear traceability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or hands-on equivalent required.
• 3+ years of hands-on electronics lab experience in R&D/regulated environments preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCB rework, board bring-up, and basic PCB debug under engineering guidance.
• Build and modify custom cables, harnesses, and electro-mechanical prototypes for R&D testing.
• Operate and maintain electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, DMMs, LCR meters, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Execute verification and characterization tests for hardware, subassemblies, and systems.
• Collect, organize, and report test data with clear traceability and documentation.
• Support development, refinement, and execution of test methods, procedures, and work instructions.
• Build, maintain, and improve test fixtures, benches, and prototype test boards.
• Assist with failure investigation and root-cause activities for lab, manufacturing, and sustaining issues.
• Coordinate lab materials and logistics, including part ordering, inventory support, and test sample readiness.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment aligned with quality system requirements.

Skills

Soldering

PCB troubleshooting

Cable assembly

Test setup

Laboratory documentation

Cross-functional communication

Schematics reading

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

Bench power supplies

DMM

LCR meters

Logic analyzers

Job description

Hologic, Inc. is seeking a hands-on R&D Lab Technician to support development and sustaining activities across capital and disposable products in Marlborough, MA.

You will perform PCB rework, soldering, cable assembly, test setups, and hardware troubleshooting to accelerate program execution and improve reliability. You will work closely with engineers to execute tests, collect data, and document results with clear traceability.