Senior Engineering Laboratory Technician

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for cleanroom contamination monitoring. With more than 60 patents, we create the technology that enables our customers to make fact-based decisions, improve process yields and comply with ever-changing regulatory requirements.

Senior Engineering Laboratory Technician 

In this position you’ll be working as part of a team doing work supporting and contributing to new product development and sustaining engineering of company products in a laboratory setting. You will be involved in different tasks such as, optical/laser assembly, test, technical assistance, calibration, electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, and problem solving. This position is instrumental in providing feedback to our Research & Development teams and sustaining product lines as they transition new product developments from prototype phase to full on production.

The main task of the positions are:

• Build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify prototype/developmental and production electronic and optical systems independently or under the direction of an electrical or optical engineers.
• Performing board level electronics repair and troubleshooting surface mount component replacement.
• Assisting engineers and scientists as they create, modify, and test products/processes.
• Performing electrical, mechanical, and optical assembly of company products and protypes.
• Performing unit assembly tests, calibrations and conduct failure analysis of electro-optic systems ensuring that quality standards are met.
• Hands-on experience utilizing electro-optical/metrology laboratory equipment (e.g., LDM cameras, beam profilers, spectrophotometers, power meters, oscilloscopes, wave meters, digital multimeters)
• Participate in cross-functional R&D projects to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Co-develop manufacturing and test procedures meeting organization and product quality and efficiency goals.
• Performing equipment set-up and preventive maintenance, developing procedures, and training team members.
• Applying structured problem-solving and root-cause techniques to identify and resolve issues impacting performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Apply LEAN principles to improve personal and organizational efficiency.
• Following policies and procedures to ensure a safe, positive work environment.

Relevant Education and Requirements:

• 10+ years relevant work experience with a technical diploma at the “Istituto Tecnico Industriale”
• Candidates should be familiar with safe operation of laser systems and exercise a strong appreciation for the importance of laser safety.
• Computer proficiency especially with MS Office suite Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word is required.
• Experience with electronics troubleshooting and surface mount re-work.
• Proficient in the operation of common troubleshooting tools including Oscilloscopes, multimeters, laser power meters, flow meters, etc.
• Proven ability to gather and analyze data, write reports, and create technical documents.
• Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills and the ability to learn new technical information.
• Sound customer orientation, and effective team based interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks & 3D printing technology and operation.

The position will be located in the southeastern part of Rome with the possibility to work in remote mode.

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.