Location: Marlborough, MA
Salary: $50,000.00 USD Annually - $55,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Manufacturing Technician Location: Marlborough, MA (Onsite)
Shift: 2nd Shift (Shift Differential Eligible)
About the Role We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the production of advanced medical fiber optic products in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. In this role, you will operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, perform precision fiber handling and inspection activities, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure high-quality production output.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and passionate about working with advanced manufacturing technologies in a regulated environment. You will play a critical role in maintaining production efficiency, supporting process improvements, and helping bring innovative medical technologies to market.
What You'll Do - Operate, monitor, and maintain manufacturing equipment used in the assembly of medical fiber optic products.
- Perform precision fiber processing activities including stripping, cleaving, inspection, and handling.
- Troubleshoot and repair automated and semi-automated manufacturing stations.
- Follow manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards while maintaining accurate production documentation.
- Support contamination control practices and maintain cleanroom standards.
- Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and production readiness.
- Monitor production performance, identify process abnormalities, and assist in root cause investigations.
- Partner with Engineering teams to evaluate new materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
- Support qualification activities including IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support training, inventory management, material handling, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or cleanroom environments.
- Experience following documented procedures and quality standards.
- Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on production equipment.
- Proficiency with basic manufacturing tools and test equipment.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Preferred Qualifications - Associate's degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Optics, Electronics, or a related technical field.
- Experience in medical device, fiber optics, photonics, semiconductors, or other precision manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, contamination control, and ISO-regulated environments.
- Experience with microscopes, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, laboratory power supplies, or similar diagnostic equipment.
- Experience supporting equipment qualification, process validation, or engineering experiments.
- Knowledge of fiber optic assembly processes including stripping, cleaving, inspection, and testing.
What Makes You Successful - Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Hands-on troubleshooting mindset.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting while maintaining high standards of precision and safety.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plan with company contribution, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for professional growth and career development. Additional benefits and perks will be discussed during the interview process.
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