Senior Multiaxis Motion Lab Technician

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs and activities

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA seeks a senior technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multi-axis motion tables for precision testing. You will calibrate tables, ensure readiness for each test cycle, and support general lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on drive electronics, diagnostics using vendor tools, updating SOPs, and training junior staff to maintain safe, accurate testing capabilities in our research facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum associates degree in engineering or science; bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate single, two, and three axis tables per test procedures.

Skills

Motion control tables

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

CMMS logging

Calibration

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Unholtz-Dickie Apex

Acutronic controllers

Oscilloscope

CMMS

Job description

Draper Labs in Cambridge, MA seeks a senior technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multi-axis motion tables for precision testing. You will calibrate tables, ensure readiness for each test cycle, and support general lab operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on drive electronics, diagnostics using vendor tools, updating SOPs, and training junior staff to maintain safe, accurate testing capabilities in our research facility.