Robotics Lab Technician

ALTEN Technology USA; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a hands-on robotics Lab Technician to support an Engineering team building humanoid robotics systems. You will inspect and rework circuit boards, solder components, and repair cable harnesses while assisting engineers with prototype builds and testing.

You will document results, use microscopes, multimeters, and other lab tools, and help ensure workmanship and product specifications are met.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, or engineering support environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and data collection processes.
• Experience supporting robotic systems, automation equipment, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect solder joints, wiring assemblies, and reworked hardware to ensure compliance with workmanship requirements and product specifications.
• Support engineering teams with prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and validation activities.
• Document rework activities, repairs, and test results while maintaining accurate lab records.
• Utilize hand tools, soldering equipment, microscopes, multimeters, and other laboratory test equipment to support product development and debugging efforts.

Skills

Lab equipment

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Robotics

Data collection

IPC standards

Tools

PCBA rework

Cable harness

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Microscopes

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

We are seeking a hands-on robotics Lab Technician to support an Engineering team building humanoid robotics systems. You will be responsible for inspecting and reworking circuit boards and wiring, removing and replacing components, soldering, and repairing cable harnesses. You will assist engineers with prototype builds, troubleshooting and testing, and using various lab tools to fix problems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect solder joints, wiring assemblies, and reworked hardware to ensure compliance with workmanship requirements and product specifications.
• Support engineering teams with prototype builds, troubleshooting, testing, and validation activities.
• Document rework activities, repairs, and test results while maintaining accurate lab records.
• Utilize hand tools, soldering equipment, microscopes, multimeters, and other laboratory test equipment to support product development and debugging efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, or engineering support environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or automated systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, test fixtures, and data collection processes.
• Experience supporting robotic systems, automation equipment, or electromechanical assemblies is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing PCBA rework, including component removal and replacement on both through‑hole and surface‑mount assemblies.
• Experience with cable and wire harness assembly, modification, repair, and rework.
• Familiarity with soldering techniques, connector termination, crimping, and wiring best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and engineering change documentation.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, continuity testers, and other electronics troubleshooting equipment.
• Knowledge of IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and/or IPC/WHMA‑A-620 is highly preferred.

Salary Range

• $80,000 - 110,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.