{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"32257e95e570da8372f0c257","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32257e95e570da8372f0c257","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32257e95e570da8372f0c257","title":"Associate Systems Engineering Technician","description":"Help us change lives\nAt Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.\nPosition Overview\nAs an integral member of the Systems Development engineering team, the Assoc. Systems Engineering Technician assists with development, assembly, and testing of new and existing instruments and equipment designed by Exact Sciences Systems Development for use with in-vitro diagnostic tests. The Assoc. Systems Engineering Technician works closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to build, test, and troubleshoot fixtures, prototypes, instruments, and automation equipment, providing detailed feedback on issues encountered and suggestions for improvement.\nEssential Duties\nInclude, but are not limited to, the following:\nDesign, construct, assemble, debug, and test prototypes, fixtures, instruments, and automation equipment.\nDesign electro-mechanical test fixtures using CAD. May also design electrical and mechanical components and sub-assemblies of instruments and automation equipment.\nMay fabricate mechanical components, particularly parts machined by CNC milling. Such machining would include converting SolidWorks CAD files into CNC files, mill setup and programming, machine operation, and part measurement.\nFabricate and assemble electrical and electronic assemblies.\nMaintain organized inventory of laboratory spare parts, components, fasteners and hardware, and lab tools and equipment. Select and purchase materials, parts, tools, and equipment.\nMay coordinate periodic equipment calibration with Metrology. May also maintain development equipment and machines.\nProvide design verification test support.\nProvide technical assistance as well as recommend alternatives to engineers.\nSupport design and technical reviews.\nContribute to system design history files.\nWork with external vendors to meet part/assembly design specifications.\nUtilize Exact Sciences computer applications such as Agile and SAP.\nSchedule, execute, track, and document reliability and performance tests, with guidance as needed from engineers or managers.\nTroubleshoot bugs, failures, and issues with electrical and mechanical components and assemblies, using precision mechanical measurement devices and standard electrical test equipment.\nEffectively record, reproduce, and communicate software and hardware issues (bugs) and contribute to their resolution.\nContribute ideas for new products and product improvements.\nCritically evaluate designs for function, reliability, and manufacturability.\nAbility to lead the team to keep lab areas clean and organized.\nWorks on many complex and varied projects at one time, while navigating and adapting to ambiguous and changing plans and circumstances.\nCapable of working independently and resolving design conflicts and/or ambiguous instructions.\nUphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.\nSupport and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.\nMaintain regular and reliable attendance.\nAbility to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.\nAbility to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.\nAbility to work designated schedule.\nAbility to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.\nAbility to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.\nAbility to work on equipment requiring kneeling or lying down for approximately 15% of a typical working day.\nAbility to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.\nAbility to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.\nAbility to use various types of hand tools and laboratory equipment; including, but not limited to, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, screw cap containers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.\nMay perform repetitious actions using hand or power tools.\nConstant walking or motion to coordinate work and interact with co-workers and equipment.\nMay be required to work in presence of energy, electrical, kinetic (moving parts), extreme hot or cold temperature hazards with provided training and protective equipment.\nMay be required to work with chemical or biological hazards with provided training and protective equipment.\nAbility and means to travel up to 15% between Madison locations.\nAbility to travel up to 15% of working time away from work location.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nAssociates degree in a science or technology field ,or field as outlined in the essential duties.\n7+ years of experience with assembly, test, and repair of electro-mechanical systems.\nAbility to use SolidWorks or SolidWorks Electrical for the design modeling and drawing of mechanical and electromechanical parts, assemblies, and instruments.\nProficient with mechanical tools and basic mechanical measurement tools.\nProficient with electrical tools for wiring and soldering.\nStrong understanding of electrical circuits and diagrams, including use of common electrical measurement tools such as multimeters and oscilloscope.\nProficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.\nExperience with electrical and mechanical fabrication, construction, and troubleshooting.\nExperience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.\nDemonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience performing precision machining, particularly CNC milling, is preferred.\n5+ years of SolidWorks experience and/or SolidWorks certification is preferred.\nSome basic experience with software and firmware coding is desirable.\nExperience documenting and editing electrical wiring diagrams, preferably using Solidworks Electrical.\nUnderstanding of NEC and NFPA electrical standards.\nKnowledge of standard testing strategies such as regression, black box, white box, boundary condition, and performance.\n#LI-GV1\nSalary Range:\n$76,000.00 - $125,000.00\n\nThe annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.\nExact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.\nOur success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.\nNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to stay updated on the latest news and opportunities at Exact Sciences.\nWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.\nTo view the Right to Work, E-Verify Employer, and Pay Transparency notices and Federal, Federal Contractor, and State employment law posters, visit our compliance hub. 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We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.\nPosition Overview\nAs an integral member of the Systems Development engineering team, the Assoc. Systems Engineering Technician assists with development, assembly, and testing of new and existing instruments and equipment designed by Exact Sciences Systems Development for use with in-vitro diagnostic tests. The Assoc. Systems Engineering Technician works closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to build, test, and troubleshoot fixtures, prototypes, instruments, and automation equipment, providing detailed feedback on issues encountered and suggestions for improvement.\nEssential Duties\nInclude, but are not limited to, the following:\nDesign, construct, assemble, debug, and test prototypes, fixtures, instruments, and automation equipment.\nDesign electro-mechanical test fixtures using CAD. May also design electrical and mechanical components and sub-assemblies of instruments and automation equipment.\nMay fabricate mechanical components, particularly parts machined by CNC milling. Such machining would include converting SolidWorks CAD files into CNC files, mill setup and programming, machine operation, and part measurement.\nFabricate and assemble electrical and electronic assemblies.\nMaintain organized inventory of laboratory spare parts, components, fasteners and hardware, and lab tools and equipment. Select and purchase materials, parts, tools, and equipment.\nMay coordinate periodic equipment calibration with Metrology. May also maintain development equipment and machines.\nProvide design verification test support.\nProvide technical assistance as well as recommend alternatives to engineers.\nSupport design and technical reviews.\nContribute to system design history files.\nWork with external vendors to meet part/assembly design specifications.\nUtilize Exact Sciences computer applications such as Agile and SAP.\nSchedule, execute, track, and document reliability and performance tests, with guidance as needed from engineers or managers.\nTroubleshoot bugs, failures, and issues with electrical and mechanical components and assemblies, using precision mechanical measurement devices and standard electrical test equipment.\nEffectively record, reproduce, and communicate software and hardware issues (bugs) and contribute to their resolution.\nContribute ideas for new products and product improvements.\nCritically evaluate designs for function, reliability, and manufacturability.\nAbility to lead the team to keep lab areas clean and organized.\nWorks on many complex and varied projects at one time, while navigating and adapting to ambiguous and changing plans and circumstances.\nCapable of working independently and resolving design conflicts and/or ambiguous instructions.\nUphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.\nSupport and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.\nMaintain regular and reliable attendance.\nAbility to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.\nAbility to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.\nAbility to work designated schedule.\nAbility to lift up to 40 pounds for approximately 10% of a typical working day.\nAbility to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.\nAbility to work on equipment requiring kneeling or lying down for approximately 15% of a typical working day.\nAbility to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.\nAbility to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.\nAbility to use various types of hand tools and laboratory equipment; including, but not limited to, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, screw cap containers, and pipettes for extended periods of time.\nMay perform repetitious actions using hand or power tools.\nConstant walking or motion to coordinate work and interact with co-workers and equipment.\nMay be required to work in presence of energy, electrical, kinetic (moving parts), extreme hot or cold temperature hazards with provided training and protective equipment.\nMay be required to work with chemical or biological hazards with provided training and protective equipment.\nAbility and means to travel up to 15% between Madison locations.\nAbility to travel up to 15% of working time away from work location.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nAssociates degree in a science or technology field ,or field as outlined in the essential duties.\n7+ years of experience with assembly, test, and repair of electro-mechanical systems.\nAbility to use SolidWorks or SolidWorks Electrical for the design modeling and drawing of mechanical and electromechanical parts, assemblies, and instruments.\nProficient with mechanical tools and basic mechanical measurement tools.\nProficient with electrical tools for wiring and soldering.\nStrong understanding of electrical circuits and diagrams, including use of common electrical measurement tools such as multimeters and oscilloscope.\nProficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.\nExperience with electrical and mechanical fabrication, construction, and troubleshooting.\nExperience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.\nDemonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience performing precision machining, particularly CNC milling, is preferred.\n5+ years of SolidWorks experience and/or SolidWorks certification is preferred.\nSome basic experience with software and firmware coding is desirable.\nExperience documenting and editing electrical wiring diagrams, preferably using Solidworks Electrical.\nUnderstanding of NEC and NFPA electrical standards.\nKnowledge of standard testing strategies such as regression, black box, white box, boundary condition, and performance.\n#LI-GV1\nSalary Range:\n$76,000.00 - $125,000.00\n\nThe annual base salary shown is for this position located in US - WI - Madison on a full-time basis. In addition, this position is bonus eligible.\nExact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.\nOur success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, please contact us here.\nNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to stay updated on the latest news and opportunities at Exact Sciences.\nWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.\nTo view the Right to Work, E-Verify Employer, and Pay Transparency notices and Federal, Federal Contractor, and State employment law posters, visit our compliance hub. The documents summarize important details of the law and provide key points that you have a right to know.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:58:58.066Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:58:58.066Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Exact Sciences","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Madison","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"32257e95e570da8372f0c257"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32257e95e570da8372f0c257"}}