Service Technician - BBIO Probes

Bruker BioSpin; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an RF Probe Technician in Billerica, MA. This exciting role involves repairing and tuning RF assemblies, providing technical support, and utilizing advanced RF test equipment. With over 50 years of innovation in analytical instrumentation, the company offers a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to enhancing quality of life through advanced technologies. If you have a passion for RF electronics and a desire to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase plans

Medical/dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of RF electronics experience with proven knowledge.
• Strong soldering and troubleshooting skills for RF components.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test, and tune RF assemblies from component to top assembly.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot RF probe heads.

Skills

RF electronics

Hand soldering

Troubleshooting RF components

Technical communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

2-year electronic technology degree

Military electronics experience

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Power meters

Signal generators

Job description

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As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We’ve been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 50 years now. Today, worldwide more than 9,700 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.

Responsibilities

New opportunity based in Billerica MA for an RF Probe Technician to join the Bruker BioSpin Probes Team.

1. Repair, test, and tune RF assemblies from component to top assembly
2. Provide quick-turn product specific technical applications technical support to our customers
3. Set up test equipment for a variety of manual tests
4. Perform bench level repair of RF probe heads using hand tools and electronic test equipment
5. Utilize RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and signal generators for testing
6. Provide effective and timely troubleshooting and communication through verbal, email, and electronic media with customers
7. Coordinate lab maintenance, including managing parts and component stock
8. Complete and update technical recordkeeping
9. Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent work experience involving RF electronics with proven RF knowledge
• Significant on-the-job work experience involving hand soldering with electronics and components
• Graduate of a 2-year electronic technology school or 6 months military electronics experience
• Strong troubleshooting and solder skills involving RF components
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues to the component level
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand technical drawings and related materials
• Advanced attention to details and ability to perform additional testing as required
• Strong verbal, written, computer, and technical communication skills including fluent English, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact directly with customers, providing information and responding to questions professionally and courteously
• Working knowledge of Bruker technologies is desirable
• This position requires lifting heavy objects and maneuvering large bulky items
• Requires manual dexterity to perform functions in confined spaces
• Ability to complete position training requirements satisfactorily
• Valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status
• Maintain a valid passport with flexibility for domestic and international travel
• May require passing security clearance investigation

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $23/hour and $34/hour, with opportunities for growth and development. The actual salary depends on factors such as education, experience, skills, and location. Full-time employees may be eligible for performance incentives and benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, medical/dental, life insurance, disability, paid time off, and more.

Some positions require compliance with export control laws, and all candidates will be screened for eligibility.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Production, and Science