Automation Technician

Automation Technician

This is a rare chance to own automation hands-on as a manufacturing operation scales from the ground up. You won't be maintaining someone else's system — you'll be building, troubleshooting, and improving the equipment that makes a first-of-its-kind therapeutic platform possible. As production volume grows, your decisions on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and process improvement will directly shape how well the operation scales. You'll work closely with the automation team and cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality — with real influence over the technical direction of the floor.

Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, machinery, and hardware systems to minimize downtime

Build, assemble, and install custom automated equipment, test fixtures, and prototype systems

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing safety, efficiency, reliability, and product quality

Develop and maintain SOPs for equipment maintenance

Own and manage the preventive maintenance (PM) program, including scheduling and documentation

Analyze equipment performance, maintenance records, and failure logs to optimize PM strategy

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product development on new product introductions and production activities

Ensure equipment operates safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards

10+ years of experience in maintenance, mechanical/electrical assembly, or a related technical role

Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical, mechanical, controls, and robotic systems in automated manufacturing environments

Hands-on experience with automated production equipment, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and industrial controls

Comfort working in laboratory and cleanroom environments with required PPE (lab coats, shoe covers, hairnets, safety glasses, gloves)

Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing preferred, especially with high-volume automated lines

Working knowledge of PLCs, machine vision, motion control, robotics, or basic programming is a plus

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize across multiple tasks and deadlines

Self-motivated, adaptable, and driven to keep learning as automation technology evolves

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $35 - $40 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

The majority of our roles at Terrestrial are either onsite or hybrid, which allows us to meet both business and team needs. Candidates applying must be willing to be onsite 4-5 days per week.

Location: Woburn, MA and our new, custom facility in Allston MA planned for Q4 of 2026.