Advanced Engineering Technician

Job Title:  Advanced Engineering Technician

Location: Quincy, MA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $29.41/hour

About the Opportunity:

Join a mission-focused engineering team supporting the development of advanced technologies that help protect and support critical national security operations. As an Advanced Engineering Technician, you'll work alongside engineering and operations teams to build, test, troubleshoot, modify, and validate prototype electro-mechanical systems and specialized equipment.

This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while supporting engineering development, process improvements, and technical problem-solving activities.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Work on advanced technologies supporting critical defense and national security missions
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams on cutting-edge development projects
• Gain exposure to prototype systems, specialized test equipment, and emerging technologies
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous learning

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role combines hands-on fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and engineering support responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical problems and building innovative solutions. You'll have a direct impact on engineering development efforts while working with state-of-the-art technologies.

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.

Sound like a good fit?

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What You'll Do:

• Support engineering activities including design verification, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype systems
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Construct, modify, troubleshoot, calibrate, test, and adjust equipment, tooling, and systems
• Conduct and document statistically based experiments to establish process parameters
• Analyze test results and support process improvement initiatives
• Design and construct tooling, fixtures, and specialized equipment to support engineering activities
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement technical solutions and continuous improvement projects

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or related technical role
• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3+ years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• 3+ years of experience using fabrication tools, test equipment, and diagnostic instrumentation
• 3+ years of experience supporting engineering development, prototype builds, testing, or manufacturing operations

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of technical and engineering principles
• Ability to fabricate and assemble complex hardware and equipment
• Experience supporting prototype and experimental systems
• Ability to implement and document process improvements
• Experience designing and building custom tooling and fixtures
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and technical excellence
• Continuous improvement mentality and interest in ing innovative technologies to engineering challenges

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Occasional overtime may be required based on project schedules and business needs
• 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.

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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.