Electrical Engineering Technician

Role

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is the world leader in high precision positioning systems: Nano Positioning, Micro Positioning, Precision Motion and Automation Systems. Our product lines include piezoelectric-based nano-positioners, motorized stepper and servo stages, and linear motor stages. Our customers are the leading OEM’s and researchers in high tech fields such as semiconductor, photonics, biomedical, aerospace, astronomy, metrology, scientific instrumentation, and scientific research in microscopy and beam lines.

Our culture is open, transparent, enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open, inquiring mind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems, you will be right at home. We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently, we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time, for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace.

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to support the manufacturing team to power-up control boxes and motion systems, perform basic controller setup and servo tuning, diagnose and troubleshoot, use electrical equipment and tools such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, wire strippers, cutters, crimpers and basic hand tools, solder wires and basic PCBs. This is a full-time position based on our Hopkinton, MA location.

What You Will Do:

• Mechanical assembly and testing of machinery and devices requiring precision alignments and measurements, in accordance with 2D and 3D assembly drawings and written procedures.
• Diagnose and repair problems with product returned from the field.
• Perform basic controller setup and servo tuning, including power-up control boxes and motion systems.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot common mis-wires or craftsmanship issues.
• Process vendor RMAs and troubleshoot DOA components.
• Support production activities as required to achieve the goals of the entire department.
• Mentor other Technicians in the areas of assembly, troubleshooting, and testing products.
• Report failures and defects via company quality processes.
• Ability to cooperate with others in a team effort to achieve quality, safety and productivity goals.
• Ability to work overtime to meet production schedule as needed.
• Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering on fixture development, process improvements, corrective actions, and any other measures needed to drive continuous improvement within the group.
• Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles and practices in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.

What Have You Done:

• An EET degree or equivalent trade school or equivalent 2-year degree.
• Have a minimum of 5-years relevant experience in automation and/or motion control.
• Must be capable of completing assembly and test records for regulatory and quality control requirements.
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Ability to use common electrical equipment, DVM, oscilloscope, current probe.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, wire strippers, cutters, crimpers, drills, taps.
• Ability to do basic soldering of through hole and surface mount PCBs.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work activities.
• Automotive experience desirable but not required.

What We Provide:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• LTD & Life insurance.
• 401k with a generous company match.

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of an initial drug test and background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at for consideration.

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.