Senior Technician (Electronics Assembly | Semiconductors)

Draper Labs; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,667; Full time

Job summary

Draper in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced Senior Technician to join our electronics assembly team. You will work with engineers to build hardware for semiconductor systems, performing hand soldering, wire bonding, and cable harnessing in a cleanroom/lab setting.

The role requires a technical degree or multiple years of experience, familiarity with clean room practices, and ability to read schematics and documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clean room practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of small scale production environment.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled assembly work; build, assemble, modify and/or repair prototypes.
• Provides support to engineers on technical projects and/or product; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data per guidelines.
• Prepares engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
• Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
• Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
• May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.
• With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
• Documents work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software
• May mentor or train more junior technicians.
• May perform other duties as assigned specific to a particular engineering area.

Skills

Clean room practices

Small scale production

MS Windows/Microsoft Office

Education

2 Year Technical Degree + 10 Years experience

4 Year Degree + 10 Years experience

Technical certificate(s) + 10 Years experience

15+ Years experience

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

We're looking for detailed and experienced Senior Technicians to join our electronics assembly team, supporting the building of advanced hardware in cleanroom/lab environment. Our Technicians work with engineers, building the kind of hardware that makes a difference. From hand soldering components to wire bonding in semiconductor assemblies, you'll bring big ideas to life. Assemble electronics for semiconductor systems, CCA and wire cabling/harnessing Perform hand soldering, wire bonding, and other work in cleanroom/lab environment Operate tools and equipment including basic maintenance and calibration

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs skilled assembly work; build, assemble, modify and/or repair prototypes.
• Provides support to engineers on technical projects and/or product; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data per guidelines.
• Prepares engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
• Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
• Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
• May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.
• With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
• Documents work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software
• May mentor or train more junior technicians.
• May perform other duties as assigned specific to a particular engineering area.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of clean room practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of small scale production environment.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Education / Experience

As of 6/28/2025

• 2 Year Technical Degree + 10 Years experience, OR
• 4 Year Degree + 10 Years experience, OR
• Relevant Technical Certificate(s) + 10 Years experience, OR
• 15+ Years experience

Additional Job Description

Draper employees are trained to:

• J-STD-001
• IPC-WHMA-A-620
• IPC-7711/7721

Previous experience with these standards or a current certification is valued. Experienced hand soldering professionals are needed.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $49.68 - $49.68

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].