Manufacturing System Technician

Brooks Automation • Chelmsford, MA

9d • $23 - $31

About The Position

Brooks Automation is hiring a Manufacturing System Technician based at its corporate headquarters in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The role supports prototype and first-article builds in a changing new product introduction (NPI) environment, from kitting through testing. The technician assembles, configures, and tests systems, equipment, and components; reports test results and suspected design issues to engineering; and gathers build and test data to help identify trends, anomalies, and root causes. The role also maintains evolving build documentation with engineering approval, coordinates NPI tasks and materials against launch milestones, and helps implement corrective actions and process improvements for transfer into production.

The position works closely with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to resolve build blockers. It requires adaptability as designs and priorities change, along with the ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing settings and to use specialized equipment and tools safely. The listed base salary range is $22.84 to $30.90 per hour, and the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma with formal vocational or technical training.
• At least 3 years of experience in electronic or mechanical assembly, preferably in a high-mix prototype, pilot, or NPI environment.
• Ability to work independently from schematics, diagrams, and layouts, and operate test programs and troubleshooting functions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with design and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work from evolving or incomplete documentation and help improve procedures, processes, and policies.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities, designs, and project timelines.
• Working knowledge of business practices and principles, including NPI phases and change control.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing settings.
• Ability to use specialized equipment and tools, including hand and power tools, while following proper safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in electronics, mechatronics, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Execute prototype and first-article builds from kitting through testing in an NPI environment.
• Assemble, configure, and test systems, equipment, and components using specialized software, tools, and test apparatus.
• Build and test prototypes and report performance results and suspected design problems to engineering before production release.
• Collect, compile, and summarize test and build data to help engineering identify trends, anomalies, and root causes on first-build hardware.
• Create, red-line, and maintain build documentation, drawings, and specifications as designs evolve, with engineering approval.
• Participate in technical discussions with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing to resolve build blockers.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate assigned NPI build tasks, materials, and tooling against launch milestones.
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements defined with engineering to transfer products into production.
• Support a resilient, can-do build team amid reprioritization and schedule pressure.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Company-paid holidays and PTO, combining vacation and sick time consistent with applicable law, for non-exempt employees
• Annual discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED