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Senior Assembly & Test Technician

908 DevicesWaterbury, CTApril 25th, 2026
Position The Senior Assembly & Test Technician's primary responsibility will be assembly and testing of our handheld Field Forensics products. Daily tasks will include producing and evaluating our MX908, ProtectIR, ExplorIR, VipIR and ThreatID products, following defined procedures and work instructions. In addition, some documentation, data entry and preparation of test and quality reports will be required. The position will also require some visual inspection and quality assurance sampling measurements. The Senior Assembly & Test Technician will work with the Manufacturing Engineering team to troubleshoot production issues and assist in continuous improvement of assembly and test processes. The ideal candidate is able to demonstrate or produce evidence of having worked on fully integrated opto-mechanical systems. Examples would be mammography machines, FTIR or Mass Spec instrumentation. Evidence of troubleshooting instrumentations is a plus. We strongly value hard work, focus and attention to detail, and we foster an extremely collaborative environment, but also seek candidates able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities Assemble and test 908 Devices handheld products Produce and evaluate 908 Devices MX908, ProtectIR, ExplorIR and ThreatID products Follow defined procedures and work instructions Documentation, data entry and preparation of test reports Partner with the Manufacturing Engineering team to troubleshoot production issues and assist in continuous improvement of assembly and test processes Visual inspection and quality assurance sampling. Minimum Skills & Experience A minimum of 5 years of experience working in manufacturing test environment Ability to follow detailed work instructions and multi-task Organized with strong attention to detail. Experience using basic lab equipment such as digital multimeters, power supplies, stereomicroscopes, torque tools, pin gauges, etc. Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently Computer literate, comfortable with electronic documentation Good verbal and written communication skills Strong time management skills Desired Skills & Experience Education Level: Associates Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Technology or similar preferred Experience with fully integrated opto-mechanical systems strongly preferred Additional Information Location: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week onsite at our Danbury, CT facility Compensation: The annualized base pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between $24.00 and $26.00 per hour; the base pay offered may vary depending on several individualized factors, including market location, job-related skills, and experience. This position may also be eligible to receive additional compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives.