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PI Physik Instrumente, LP

Mechanical Assembly Technician

PI Physik Instrumente, LP, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, us, 01546

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Role Overview We have an immediate opening for a

Mechanical Assembly Technician

to work in our advanced manufacturing assembly department based in our

Shrewsbury, MA . This is a full-time temp to perm position, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. Successful performance and attendance during the initial 90 days will transition into a permanent position. This position will be responsible for the build and assembly of precision machinery, automation systems, and motion control systems.

About Us PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world‑class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences. Our customers are building the future generation of earth changing technologies and we get to contribute to these impactful advancements!

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.

Responsibilities

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

Propose and implement process and equipment improvements to reduce cost, increase efficiency and improve safety conditions

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

Cooperate with others in a team effort to achieve quality, safety and productivity goals

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

Skills and Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required, Associate's Degree or certificate in a technical discipline in electronics, mechanical, or related technologies is preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be capable of completing assembly and test records for regulatory and quality control requirements

Ability to read schematics and technical drawings

Ability to perform complex mechanical tasks and perform precision alignments and measurements

Ability to multi-task and prioritize work activities

Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex electro‑mechanical and pneumatic systems

Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills

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 HR@pi-usa.us for consideration.

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

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