Senior Electro-Mechanical Technician - Precision Optics

Optikos Corporation; Montrose (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos Corporation is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical systems used across medical devices, imaging, and industrial platforms. The role requires hands-on expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment at the Wakefield, MA facility.

This full-time onsite position reports to the Technician Lead and emphasizes meticulous documentation, safety, and collaboration with engineers and other

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electromechanical technology.
• 5+ years hands-on electromechanical assembly, testing, or maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools, precision tools, and basic machining tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, continuity testers).
• Soldering skills and knowledge of IPC standards.
• Experience with small components, fine-pitch wiring, or micro-scale assembly, possibly under a microscope.
• Basic computer skills (Email, MS Word, MS Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills for team collaboration.
• Recent soldering certificate to latest J-Standard is highly desirable.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and wire harness assembly knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test electromechanical systems, subassemblies, and components including electrical, mechanical, and optical elements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform wiring, soldering, routing, and installation of electrical components, harnesses, and cable assemblies.
• Conduct system-level and component-level troubleshooting with diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, gauges).
• Assist engineers and senior technicians with prototype builds, design validation, and change engineering implementations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and functional testing on equipment and fixtures.
• Maintain documentation, test results, and assembly records with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve build issues and improve assembly processes.
• Follow safety procedures, ESD protocols, and cleanroom or lab requirements when applicable.

Skills

5+ years hands-on electromechanical

Mechanical aptitude

Read electrical schematics

Soldering

Fine-pitch wiring

Attention to detail

Recent soldering certificate (J-Std)

IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Electromechanical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Calibrators / gauges

Job description

Optikos Corporation is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical systems used across medical devices, imaging, and industrial platforms. The role requires hands-on expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment at the Wakefield, MA facility.

This full-time onsite position reports to the Technician Lead and emphasizes meticulous documentation, safety, and collaboration with engineers and other