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Engineering Technician - Automation & Mechanical Systems

The Jackson Laboratory

Bar Harbor, USA

Full-time

Junior · 2+ years experience

Onsite

$25.34 - $36.75

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of experience in a technical, mechanical, or industrial support role.
Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand and power tools.
Ability to follow technical instructions and engineering drawings.
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Familiarity with automation components (e.g., sensors, actuators, conveyors).
Understanding of safety and ergonomic principles in equipment design.
Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Hands-on experience with tools, equipment, and mechanical assembly.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree in mechanical engineering technology, manufacturing technology, industrial technology, welding, machining, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in mechanical fabrication, equipment assembly, prototype development, industrial maintenance, or engineering support.
Hands-on experience with machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, or related shop processes.
Experience working with pneumatic, electromechanical, material-handling, or ergonomic equipment and systems.
Experience with CAD software, engineering drawings, bills of material, and as-built equipment documentation.
OSHA 10 or 30 certification, forklift or equipment-operation certification, or technical certification in mechanical assembly, welding, machining, or industrial maintenance.
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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California, New York, Florida), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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