Mechanical Assembly Technician - Piezo Ceramics

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 servo 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 a front-row-seat to innovation. Our customers are building the future generation of earth changing technologies. Our products help build products that everyone has or knows. We are a purposeful organization, and we collaborate to solve our customers' problems. Our engineering helps build success with our customers. 

We have an immediate opening for a MechanicalAssemblyTechnician to work in our advanced manufacturing assembly department based out of the Hopkinton, MA location. This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm.  This position will be responsible for the build and assembly of precision machinery, automation systems, and motion control systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Mechanical assembly of devices requiring precision alignments and metrology
• Soldering of small gauge wires (28–36 gauge)
• Using a microscope for precision alignments and soldering of small devices
• Interpreting mechanical and technical product drawings and documentation
• Ability to use standard office applications (Word, Excel, Email)

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to complete complex mechanical assembly tasks and precision metrology measurements
• Moderate soldering experience, J-STD-001 preferred
• Familiarity with precision mechanical alignments, tools and techniques
• Can use multi-meters, wire strippers, and standard assembly and metrology tools
• Ability to complete assembly and metrology records for regulatory and QC requirements
• Use 5S and Lean principles in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or technical certificate in a related field preferred

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.