Project Tech (Elec-Mech) - Precision Instruments

Draper • Cambridge, MA

8d • $54 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com. Job Description Summary: Our Project Techs demonstrate precision craftsmanship assembling and supporting highly intricate electromechanical systems built from extremely small, delicate components. This role requires a steady hand, exceptional attention to detail, quality, and precision. You will be responsible for assembling, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting complex micro-assemblies where accuracy is critical. Top performers in this role bring more than technical skill, they develop an intuitive feel for precision; able to sense when a mechanism is exactly right even at the microscopic level. This role is an onsite position and is not eligible for remote work or relocation. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities • With limited or no supervision, carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software. • Performs scientific experiments and/or tests with complex laboratory equipment independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel. • Applies analytic and test experience in the execution of acceptance procedures independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel. • Programs computer controlled automated and semi-automated equipment. • At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to grow and enhance skills for betterment of the department or the Laboratory as a whole. • As needed, mentor, train or supervise more junior technicians. • Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications; MS Windows, Word, Excel etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Possess highly specialized skills for production for assigned work area.
• Possess a high degree of attention to detail.
• Requires graduation from a two year technical school.
• Requires at least 10 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• With limited or no supervision, carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software.
• Performs scientific experiments and/or tests with complex laboratory equipment independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel.
• Applies analytic and test experience in the execution of acceptance procedures independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel.
• Programs computer controlled automated and semi-automated equipment.
• At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to grow and enhance skills for betterment of the department or the Laboratory as a whole.
• As needed, mentor, train or supervise more junior technicians.
• Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Benefits

• Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees