Associate Technician
Core
Entry-level technician assisting with hands-on fabrication, testing, and assembly of hardware prototypes and components in a laboratory setting.
Role type
Associate Technician (Hardware Fabrication & Testing)
Builds
Hardware prototypes, test fixtures, and components for internal and external customers
Domain
Thermal management hardware / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Machining (milling/lathe), Soldering, Brazing, Leak checking (helium mass spectrometer), Electrical setup, GD&T interpretation, Quality documentation (FAI, C of C), Laboratory testing setup, Data analysis
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Milling machines, Lathes, Helium mass spectrometers, Variacs, Watt-meters, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Machine or modify simple components from aluminum, copper, or steel; Solder and braze components together; Perform leak checks using helium mass spectrometers; Set up and conduct operational tests on units and components; Interpret engineering drawings per GD&T standards; Document work and obtain quality certifications (FAI, C of C); Analyze test data and report results
Seniority
Entry-level, mentored IC