Bruker is hiring: Manufacturing Technician in Madison

Manufacturing Technician

Job Locations US-WI-Madison ID 2024-16754 Job Function Production

Overview

At Bruker, we enable scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, and in industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics and proteomics research and clinical microbiology.

Today, worldwide more than 7,700 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations on all continents. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, its broad base of installed systems and a strong reputation among its customers. Being one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker is strongly committed to further fully meet its customers' needs as well as to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical questions.

We have a new opportunity to join our dynamic Madison team as a Manufacturing Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical, optical and/or electrical component assembling tasks for Optical Microscopes for life science imaging applications. This position will work closely with final system QA/QC and manufacturing engineering teams to successfully deliver quality products and subassemblies.

Responsibilities

Build and integrate sub-assemblies instructions and assembly drawings
• Build and integrate sub-assemblies instructions and assembly drawings
• Test assemblies and sub-systems by running electrical/mechanical tests on devices to ensure standards are achieved
• Execute written SOPs and work instructions
• Debug assemblies or systems in cooperation with production team or engineering
• Work with manufacturing engineering to alter/improve assembly instructions
• Small/intricate assembly tasks
• Maintain a clean work environment

Qualifications

• Experience using of basic mechanical tools and electrical testing tools required
• Good mechanical and electronic aptitude required, along with exposure to a variety of hand/mechanical tools
• Basic familiarity with a personal computer
• Familiarity with reading assembly drawings to build assemblies
• Candidates must have an eye for detail and capable of following precise instructions
• Must be flexible and adaptable, as many jobs require learning by doing; successful candidates will be expected to learn new processes as needed
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs. regularly, 50 lbs. occasionally

Additional consideration given for:

• Knowledge of electrical testing with oscilloscopes and signal generator
• Experience working with optical components (mirror and lens systems)
• Experience with small part assembly
• Technician or other related associate degree

Benefits of employment at Bruker:

• Relaxed, Friendly work environment in a newly renovated modern manufacturing facility
• Flexible work schedule with excellent benefits
• Advancement opportunities for motivated technicians, including Final Integration, Customer Service, or Engineering role
• Domestic and International travel opportunities for right individuals
• Opportunity to work with cutting edge scientific equipment in the neuroscience, immuno-oncology and genetics research fields

Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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