Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician

Groe Advisors LLC; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Groe Advisors LLC, located in Burlington, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced engineering support professional to assist in developing prototypes for medical devices. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in medical device capital equipment development support, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves prototypes, testing, reporting, and supporting design transfers, making it essential for candidates to be detail-oriented and proficient with various testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum experience in medical device development support.
• Standard Microsoft Office computer skills.
• Experience operating 3D printers and troubleshooting issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in developing, testing, and modifying prototypes.
• Perform experiments and run diagnostics for engineering projects.
• Create detailed lab reports and project documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong written and verbal communication

Experience with electro-mechanical testing equipment

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

BA in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D printers

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prototype Development: Assist engineers in building, modifying, and testing prototypes and systems, including tools and fixtures.
• Testing & Data: Perform experiments, run diagnostics, and assist with collection and analyzing data for engineering projects. Assure calibration of equipment.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create detailed lab reports and project documentation. Support technical drawings and specification changes.
• Support Design Transfer: Assist with the transfer of documentation to manufacturing and engineering activities such as verification and validation testing and reporting.
• Sustaining Engineering: Support sustaining activities related to current product lines with testing and redlining proposed changes.

Skills

• Attention to detail and understanding of engineering test principles.
• Ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work closely with electrical and optical designers.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical testing equipment such as metrology, thermocouple, manometer, tensile and compression, sound meter, fluid flow meters, and sensors.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Requirements

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• BA in Mechanical Engineering preferred or a similarly applicable technology studies degree.

Experience Requirements

• Five (5) years minimum experience in medical device capital equipment development support in areas of prototyping, building, testing, and reporting.
• Standard Microsoft Office computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Operating 3D printers, slicer operations, maintaining and troubleshooting 3D printer issues.
• Working with regulated activities such as IEC 60601 and ISO 13485 standards.