Senior Engineering Technician

Description



Job Title: Senior Engineering Technician Location: Taunton, MA Employment Type: Contract to Direct Industry: Defense Compensation: $30.95/hour

About the Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support engineering development, testing, fabrication, troubleshooting, and assembly activities for advanced electromechanical systems, specialized test equipment, and prototype hardware. In this role, you'll work closely with engineering teams to build, modify, test, and maintain sophisticated systems supporting critical defense and technology programs.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on advanced technologies supporting national defense and mission-critical programs.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge electromechanical, electronic, and test systems.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and technicians in a dynamic laboratory environment.
• Participate in prototype development, engineering testing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Grow your technical skills while supporting innovative projects from concept through validation.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This position offers the opportunity to work directly on complex hardware and engineering systems that support advanced technologies. You'll play a critical role in building, troubleshooting, calibrating, and improving prototype and production systems while contributing to engineering innovation and operational excellence.

About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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What You'll Do:

• Layout, build, assemble, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic and electromechanical assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Support engineering activities involving prototype hardware, experimental circuitry, specialized test equipment, and laboratory systems.
• Construct, calibrate, align, diagnose, adjust, and maintain equipment and devices.
• Perform calibration and alignment verification activities.
• Prepare compounds, solutions, and materials required for testing and laboratory activities.
• Construct, modify, debug, and test tools, fixtures, and equipment using drawings and engineering instructions.
• Conduct engineering experiments and document results under engineering guidance.
• Organize and analyze technical data to identify trends, root causes, and process improvement opportunities.
• Build tooling and fixtures to support unique engineering requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement practical process enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to meet project schedules and technical objectives.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year of experience supporting engineering laboratories, manufacturing environments, prototype development, or technical operations.
• 1+ year of experience assembling, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, or modifying electronic or electromechanical systems.
• 1+ year of experience using laboratory equipment, hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• 1+ year of experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, or technical documentation.
• 2+ years of experience working in engineering development, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with equipment calibration, alignment, testing, or validation activities.
• Fundamental knowledge of electronics, electromechanical systems, or related engineering disciplines.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience documenting technical activities.
• Ability to fabricate simple hardware, fixtures, and support equipment.
• Experience supporting prototype development and engineering test programs.
• Experience with soldering, electronic assembly, or repair activities.
• FCC First Class License and/or Solder Repair Certification.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, or other electronic test equipment.
• Ability to independently organize work and manage multiple technical assignments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve engineering efficiency and operational performance.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on project schedules and business needs.
• Lifting Requirements: May involve handling and moving prototype hardware, tooling, and test equipment.
• Work Environment: Advanced engineering laboratory and manufacturing environment supporting prototype development, testing, and defense technologies.
• Top Skills: Electronic troubleshooting, electromechanical assembly, testing and calibration, laboratory support, technical documentation, and process improvement.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
  
  
• Active Secret Clearance required.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.


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