Role Overview

**Role Overview **

This is a role that’s ideal for someone that is eager to roll up their sleeves, be hands on and move fast. As Engineering Technician, you’ll be a key to the successful delivery of our product to customers. This will include fabricating and testing hardware, and managing procurement, inventory and shipping.

**What You’ll Own **

**Engineering Design and Analysis **

Work with engineering to design mechanical parts and systems from concept through fabrication-ready models
Work with engineering evelop and maintain engineering drawings, tolerances, and BOMs to support fabrication and procurement
Work with engineering to iterate designs based on prototype feedback, test results, and field observations

**Mechanical Assembly & Fabrication **

Assemble mechanical and electromechanical products using hand tools and fixtures
Fabricate components and hardware as needed
Support basic electrical assembly tasks including wiring, connector termination, and soldering
Perform product inspections, fit checks, and functional tests
Conduct mechanical and fatigue testing on prototypes and production units
Record measurements, test outcomes, and anomalies during evaluations

**Inventory, Purchasing, & Documentation **

Handle ordering, receiving, labeling, and stocking of hardware
Update inventory, usage logs, receiving spreadsheets, and build records
Document assembly procedures, mechanical processes, and test workflows
Help maintain up-to-date build instructions, SOPs, and technical notes

**Shipping & Customer Support **

Package and ship completed mechanical assemblies to customers
Update shipping logs, tracking info, and outgoing inventory records
Communicate with customers regarding shipments or returns

**Scrap-Metal Sorting & Analysis **

Sort scrap-metal samples for testing
Operate material-analysis instruments to characterize metal composition
Record measurements, manage sample IDs, and help maintain datasets
Assist in preparing data for analysis, charts, and internal reports

Requirements

**What We’re Looking For **

High School Diploma/GED
Expereicene working in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or robotics related fields
1–5 years of experience in technical, mechanical, or hands-on engineering work
Ability to commute to our facility in Worcester, MA on a regular basis
Comfortable performing manual tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds
Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, tools, fixtures, or fabrication
Self-sufficient, organized, and able to manage competing priorities without close supervision

**Preferred Skills **

Experience with basic electrical work: low-voltage wiring, soldering and PCB-level assembly
Experience with packaging, shipping, or inventory management
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take initiative to solve problems and complete tasks
Interest in materials, recycling, or sustainable technology (bonus)

**You’re a Great Fit if You: **

Thrive in fast-paced environments
Are highly organized and able to work independently
Are energized by ownership and solving real-world problems

Tech Stack

Assembly

Benefits

**What We Offer **

High-impact role with real ownership and autonomy
Competitive base salary, benefits, and meaningful equity
The chance to shape a company and solve real-world problems in a critical industry

VALIS

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Engineering Technician