Technician C (Chem) - Poly

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, seeks a Laboratory Technician for the Fabrication Engineering Group to support rapid prototyping and testing of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications.

You will assist in chemical, coating, bonding, and painting operations, follow drawings, and may work in a Cleanroom with proper gowning; strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a technical school is desired.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory, research, or analytical work under supervision.
• Perform routine tasks using a wide range of materials and equipment.
• Learn and assist in chemical, coating, bonding, and painting operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Follow instructions/drawings

ESD knowledge

Education

Technical school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fabrication Engineering Group provides rapid fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications. Examples include the precision machining fiber mounts for airborne high-energy laser systems, multi-functional structures using additive processes for ground-based radar systems, custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) for space-borne data processing, and highly integrated mechanical packaging for undersea communication terminals. Core mechanical competencies span precision fabrication, additive manufacturing, and 5-axis machining. The group concentrates on high-complexity parts, quick-turn capabilities, and activities that require concurrent engineering with program teams. Core PCB capabilities include design for manufacturability (DFM), automated solder paste dispensers, precise pick-n-place machines, and automated optical inspection systems. Assembly, integration, and test capabilities include integration spaces, clean rooms, vibration testing, thermal testing, and space simulation chambers. The Group focuses on state-of-the-art prototyping capabilities, technical excellence, exceptional collaboration, and outstanding operation.

Job Description

An individual who assists in laboratory, research, or analytical work under direction or supervision of scientific personnel. Performs technical and intricate tasks requiring supervision. Perform various routine jobs of a skilled or semi-skilled nature using a wide range of materials and equipment. Will learn and assist in various chemical, coating, bonding, and painting operations:

• Must have a positive attitude with great attention to detail
• Work with a wide variety of adhesives, solvents, paints, and conformal coating
• Demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and drawings
• Requires the use of balance scales for proper mixing ratios
• For certain applications respirators may be required and will be individually supplied
• Some work may be required in a Cleanroom so proper gowning up may be required
• Must have very good organizational skills in a laboratory environment
• Knowledge of ESD and concepts would be preferable.
• Perform addition Chemical Technician duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Graduation from a technical school desired. Applicable experience desired.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) are essential.

Hiring Range: $28.65 - $32.65

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!

Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts, and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.