Engineering Technician

Ametek, Inc. • Bedford, MA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Amptek is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Technician to support the development, qualification, manufacture, and sustainment of world-class X-ray and gamma-ray detection products. This role will provide hands-on technical support to engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams through breadboard development, troubleshooting, testing, debugging, and other engineering support activities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting new product introduction activities, maintaining existing product lines, diagnosing customer returns, developing test solutions, and improving manufacturing processes. The position requires a strong electronics background combined with hands-on mechanical aptitude and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This position combines laboratory work, technical troubleshooting, and manufacturing support while collaborating closely with electrical/mechanical engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams in Bedford, MA. Functional Allocation: 60% Engineering Development & Test Support, 20% Manufacturing & Test Equipment Support, 10% Failure Analysis & Sustaining Engineering, 10% Documentation, Equipment Maintenance & Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, test, troubleshooting, or engineering support.
• Experience soldering and reworking through-hole and surface-mount electronic assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic circuits using: Oscilloscopes, Digital multimeters, Power supplies, Electronic test equipment
• Experience diagnosing PCB assembly defects, missing components, damaged traces, and electrical failures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on laboratory skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, including effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with scientific instrumentation, analytical equipment, radiation detection systems, or high-voltage electronics.
• Experience supporting manufacturing test systems and automated test equipment.
• Experience with temperature controllers and environmental testing equipment.
• Experience performing basic machining operations including drill press, mill, and lathe work.
• Familiarity with electronics assembly standards and IPC workmanship requirements.
• Experience supporting engineering prototype builds and product qualification activities.
• Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering teams in prototype assembly, product development testing, and engineering evaluations.
• Build and modify test setups used for product characterization, environmental testing, and reliability testing.
• Support collection, analysis, and documentation of engineering test data.
• Configure laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and environmental chambers.
• Assist in evaluating new electronic, electromechanical, and detector designs.
• Support engineering teams during design verification and qualification testing.
• Support manufacturing operations through assembly, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of X-ray detectors, sources, and electronics products.
• Debug printed circuit board assemblies and electronic systems to identify component, assembly, or process-related issues.
• Perform board configuration changes, firmware loading, calibration, and verification activities.
• Assist production personnel in resolving technical issues affecting product quality and throughput.
• Diagnose and repair customer returns, production failures, and engineering test failures.
• Perform root cause investigations on electronic, mechanical, and system-level issues.
• Support corrective and preventive action activities.
• Document troubleshooting findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Assist engineering teams with implementation and verification of design improvements.
• Support ongoing reliability, quality, and field performance improvement efforts.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, test stations, and production support fixtures.
• Develop and update work instructions, assembly procedures, and test documentation.
• Assist in maintaining calibration and preventive maintenance records.
• Support inventory management of laboratory and test equipment.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with quality system requirements and safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree