Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Project Technician performs cleaning, maintenance, and/or calibration of critical laboratory facilities equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge. Performs scientific experiments and/or tests with complex laboratory equipment in collaboration with senior technical personnel. Programs computer controlled automated and semi-automated equipment. Assists with training for new team members in the department. May mentor, train or lead other technicians as directed by manager.

Job Description:

• Perform highly skilled SMT or microelectronics assembly work under limited supervision of senior technical personnel (exempt and nonexempt)

• Is capable of extremely complex hand soldering or assembly tasks requiring high degrees of manual dexterity and attention to detail

• With limited supervision but adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate SMT and/or microelectronics assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge

• With adequate training and limited supervision, performs work of an essentially repetitive nature requiring highly specialized skills for production of Draper’s most complex deliverable hardware. Such work requires highly evolved production skills. 

• With limited or no supervision, carefully documents their own work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software such as MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.

• Executes scientific experiments, tests, or process development initiatives with complex laboratory equipment independently or in collaboration with senior technical personnel (exempt and nonexempt).

• Supports the execution of acceptance procedures under the limited supervision of senior technical personnel (exempt and non-exempt). May help to develop these procedures.

• At the discretion of the supervisor, performs focused training to grow and enhance skills for betterment of the department or the Laboratory as a whole.

• As needed, mentor, train or supervise peer technicians.

• Other temporary assignments at the discretion of the supervisor.

Draper employees are trained to J-STD-001, IPC-WHMA-A-620 and IPC-7711/7721. Previous experience with these standards or a current certification is valued. Experienced hand soldering professionals are needed.

Additional Job Description:

Graduation from a two-year technical school with at least 10 years of applicable experience. Experience will not be considered in lieu of the education requirement.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.