Technician

ONWARD SEARCH; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is partnering with a tech-driven client to fill a Technician role based in Needham, MA. This temporary assignment spans roughly 10 to 26 weeks and is on-site, supporting design, testing, calibration, and maintenance of engineering components.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with testing instruments, gauges, and mechanical tools, plus the ability to document results clearly and assist with product development and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex testing instruments, gauges, and mechanical tools.
• Ability to perform electrical repairs and calibration tasks reliably.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and drawing preparation.
• Familiarity with testing protocols and equipment maintenance.
• Prior mechanical or electrical technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and creation of technical components and equipment layouts.
• Conduct testing and quality assessments on materials and instruments.
• Perform equipment calibration, mechanical repairs, and electrical adjustments.
• Monitor ongoing product development processes and maintain documentation.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by identifying issues and proposing solutions.

Skills

Testing instruments

Electrical calibration

Documentation

Testing protocols

Tech experience

Tools

Gauges

Mechanical tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

We're partnering with our client to find a talented Technician to support a tech-driven company specializing in engineering components and equipment. This temporary position is based on-site and lasts approximately 10 to 26 weeks. The role involves assisting with design, testing, and maintenance of equipment, contributing to product development and troubleshooting.

Technician Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and creation of technical components and equipment layouts.
• Conduct testing and quality assessments on materials and instruments.
• Perform equipment calibration, mechanical repairs, and electrical adjustments.
• Monitor ongoing product development processes and maintain documentation.
• Support troubleshooting efforts by identifying issues and proposing solutions.

Technician Qualifications:

• Proven experience with complex testing instruments, gauges, and mechanical tools.
• Ability to perform electrical repairs and calibration tasks reliably.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and drawing preparation.
• Familiarity with testing protocols and equipment maintenance.
• Prior mechanical or electrical technician experience is preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.