Laboratory Technician 3
Hologic, Inc. · Marlborough, MA · 1 wk ago
AnalystFull-time
About the role
Driven by our purpose to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day, we are seeking a hands-on R&D Lab Technician with strong electronics skills to support development and sustaining activities across capital and disposable products. This role accelerates program execution by bringing critical lab and bench capabilities in-house, including PCB rework, soldering, cable assembly, test setup, and hardware troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Perform PCB rework, board bring-up, and basic PCB debug under engineering guidance.
- Build and modify custom cables, harnesses, and electro-mechanical prototypes for R&D testing.
- Operate and maintain electrical lab equipment (oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, DMMs, LCR meters, logic analyzers, etc.).
- Execute verification and characterization tests for hardware, subassemblies, and systems.
- Collect, organize, and report test data with clear traceability and documentation.
- Support development, refinement, and execution of test methods, procedures, and work instructions.
- Build, maintain, and improve test fixtures, benches, and prototype test boards.
- Assist with failure investigation and root-cause activities for lab, manufacturing, and sustaining issues.
- Coordinate lab materials and logistics, including part ordering, inventory support, and test sample readiness.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant lab environment aligned with quality system requirements.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or related field; equivalent hands-on experience considered.
- 3+ years of hands-on electronics lab technician experience in R&D, medical device, or regulated product development environments preferred.
Skills
- Strong soldering and rework skills (through-hole, fine-pitch SMT, connectors, and cable terminations).
- Practical experience with PCB-level troubleshooting and debug fundamentals.
- Proficiency operating standard electrical bench equipment and interpreting results.
- Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
- Experience creating custom cables and supporting electro-mechanical test assemblies.
- Strong execution discipline for test procedures, data capture, and technical documentation.
- Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to support multiple programs in parallel.
Travel
Ability to travel as necessary up to 10%.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
Pay
The annualized base salary range for this role is $58,100 - $87,200 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs, and market demand.