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Test Engineer

PI Physik Instrumente, LP
Hopkinton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Test Engineer

PI creates the future. We enable our customers to master technological leaps and to shape trends for decades. As a global company PI operates successfully in the most demanding, innovative and dynamically changing markets. Our materials and system solutions are at the heart of many of our customers' applications. Become part of an agile medium-sized company with global power.

We are looking for you Test Engineer

Role

Role Overview

We have an immediate opening for a  Test Engineer to work in our manufacturing engineering department based in our Hopkinton, MA location. This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday.  This position will be responsible for the final testing 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!

The 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform product verification testing in a production environment.  Tests are performed using a variety of precision measurement instruments, including laser interferometers, autocollimators, force gauges, height gauges, and indicator probes.
  • Perform setup and operation of PC-based servo motion control systems.
  • Create final test reports to be included in delivery to customers.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems found during testing.
  • Develop, modify, and use Python and LabVIEW test automation programs (Especially Python).
  • Support production activities as required to achieve the goals of the entire department, with a focus on on-time delivery and excellent quality.
  • Report failures and defects via company quality processes.
  • Cooperate with others in a team effort to achieve quality, safety, and productivity goals.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on procedure writing, fixture development, process improvements, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and any other measures needed to drive continuous improvement within the group.
  • Support the Service group by performing incoming analysis of returned defective products / systems.
  • Perform data analysis to support SPC, KPI tracking, and Product Development.

Education & Experience

  • BS Degree in mechanical, electrical, controls, or software engineering.
  • This is an entry-level position, however, candidates with up to 5 years relevant experience may be considered.
  • Skills & Requirements

  • Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills.
  • 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.
  • Ability to read, edit, and use Python and LabVIEW software.
  • Ability to design digital control systems based on frequency and time domain analysis (desirable but not required).
  • Automotive experience desirable but not required.
  • What We Provide :

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • LTD & Life insurance.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 12 Holiday days off
  • PTO and Sick Time
  • 401k with a generous company match.
  • And much more!
  • 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.

    This position will be based out of the Hopkinton, MA facility until at least August 2025.  After this time, the job location will be in our Shrewsbury, MA facility.  Please take this into consideration when applying.

    Unser Standort Karlsruhe.

    Deine Vorteile Our HQ in Karlsruhe.

    Your benefits.

    Arbeitsumfeld : Work environment :

    Flexible

    Arbeitszeitmodelle Flexible

    work time models

    Urlaubs- und

    Weihnachtsgeld Vacation &

    Christmas bonuses

    Bares sparen durch Senkung

    der Sozialabgaben Save cash by reducing

    social security contributions

    Vorfahrt für die

    Umwelt Give way to

    the environment

    Zuschuss bei Hochzeit

    oder Geburt Wedding &

    parental grants

    Großes Herz für die Kleinen A big heart for the little ones

    Perfekter Durchblick dank

    Arbeitsplatzbrille Subsidized workplace glasses

    for a perfect vision

    Betriebliche Altersvorsorge Company pension scheme

    Arbeitskultur : Workplace culture :

    Die Stärken stärken To strengthen the strengths

    Auf Augenhöhe Flat hierarchies

    Individuelle Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen Individual training

    Mitarbeiter werben Mitarbeiter Employees recruit employees

    Work-Life-Balance & Gesundheit : Work-life-balance & health :

    Gesund bleiben

    und sich wohlfühlen Stay healthy

    and feel good

    JobRad &

    Ladestationen JobRad &

    charging stations

    Gute Ernährung :

    das beste Rezept Good nutrition :

    The best recipe

    B.A.D

    DRK-Blutspendetag German Red Cross

    Blood Donor Day

    Kantine / Bistro / Aufenthaltsräume Canteen / bistro / lounges

    Mobile Massage Mobile massage

    Tiefgarage & Parkmöglichkeiten Underground & outdoor

    parking facilities

    Verkehrsgünstige Lage Conveniently located

    Weihnachtsfeier & Sommerfest, u.v.m. Christmas &

    Summer parties, etc.

    The future awaits you – at PI

    Do you want to join a company that makes the impossible possible? Then we look forward to your application and a statement about your salary expectations.

    Apply online now

    Your contact person at PI

    Alina Shklyarenko

    Telephone :

    E-Mail : alinas@pi-usa.us

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