Role Overview

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is the world leader in high precision positioning systems: Nano Positioning, Micro Positioning, Precision Motion and Automation Systems. Our product lines include piezoelectric-based nano-positioners, motorized stepper and servomotor stages, and linear motor stages. Our customers are the leading OEM’s and researchers in high tech fields such as semiconductor, photonics, biomedical, aerospace, astronomy, metrology, scientific instrumentation, and scientific research in microscopy and beam lines.

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.

We have an immediate opening for an Electrical Wiring Technician to work in our electrical assembly department based in Hopkinton, MA. This is a full time role, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm. In this role you will be responsible for the wiring of electrical harnesses, cable assemblies, electrical panels, and cabinets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Soldering and crimping of small gauge wires.
Electrical assembly of cables, wiring harnesses, electrical sub-panels, and cabinets
Perform electrical testing and troubleshoot defects in electrical assemblies and cables.
Report failures and defects via company quality processes
Ability to cooperate with others in a team effort to achieve quality, safety and productivity goals
Ability to work overtime to meet production schedule as needed
Follow 5S and lean manufacturing principles and practices in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.

Skills and Requirements

Ability to read and understand schematics and technical drawings.
Proficient with hand crimp tools in the making of cables and/or harnesses.
Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Cable & Wiring Harness standards, endorsement preferred.
Familiar with standard D-subminiature connectors
Familiar with machine and cabinet wiring.
Can work with wires from ranging from 10 to 36 AWG.
Soldering experience is required, J-STD-001 endorsement preferred.
Able to work from a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate degree or technical certificate in a related field preferred.
US Citizen or Green Card required – evidence of permanent ability to live and work in the US is an employment contingency for this position.
Minimum 5 years' experience in related field.

What We Provide:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA
Dental and vision insurance
LTD & Life insurance
401k with a generous company match

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a 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.