Research Engineering Technician
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Led by Guillermo (Gary) Tearney, MD, PhD, the lab’s large multidisciplinary team invents, validates and translates novel devices that use light to conduct microscopy in living patients. http://www.tearneylab.org/ Job Summary Will be responsible for assembling devices for multiple clinical applications. The assembly of all components and sub-assemblies will be performed using drawings, bills of materials, and written instructions. Fabrication work will involve making parts using a 3D printer, lathe/mill, or molding techniques, precise polishing and alignment of optical components, as well as soldering electronic circuits. Will also be responsible for testing and troubleshooting all sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Will also conduct in-process quality checks to ensure that established quality standards are met.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- Mechanical, optical, acoustic or electrical assembly or testing experience 1-2 years preferred
- Skilled in using hand tools and basic electronic and mechanical equipment.
- Have the ability to read and follow assembly drawings and directions.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to function with minimal supervision.
- Ability to learn new techniques.
- High degree of computer literacy.
Responsibilities
- Assemble devices for various clinical applications based on drawings and written instructions.
- Work from and understand schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions.
- Align and assemble small components and mechanical systems.
- Testing and troubleshooting of sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
- Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure the established quality standards.
- Perform experiments to validate the performance of the device.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
