Engineering Technician

Location: 100% onsite in Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $26.00–$45.00 per hour, plus potential annual incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives.

Company

hirify.global Fikst is a product development and engineering consulting firm supporting industrial automation, robotics, biomedical instruments, microfluidics, specialty plastics, optics, and design for manufacturing.

What you will do

• Assemble complex electromechanical prototypes and manage intricate test rigs using established procedures and practical R&D applications.
• Operate laboratory equipment, 3D printers, and basic machine shop tools after receiving job-specific and industry training.
• Analyze assembly challenges and research practical solutions using available equipment and fabrication methods.
• Detect errors, resolve design issues, and take ownership of prototype build quality with limited supervision.
• Communicate testing anomalies and collaborate with engineers on design improvements.

Requirements

• One to five years of similar or related experience.
• A two-year college degree, specialized certification or licensing, vendor equipment training, or relevant apprenticeship experience.
• Proven experience building, troubleshooting, and testing electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools, basic fabrication, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work safely in a light industrial environment, including standing, walking over rough surfaces, and lifting lightweight objects.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, collaborative environment with mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Access to in-house laboratories, CNC machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, and rapid prototyping capabilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and paid time off.
• Employee ownership and participation in the company’s financial rewards.