Engineering Technician
AMETEK · Wilmington, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at AMETEK (industrial) in Wilmington, MA.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 65 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 64 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $95k–$134k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 54%
- Lean 51%
- Automation 45%
- Root cause 40%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ SolidWorks 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at AMETEK
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: AMETEK in Wilmington
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Full description from AMETEKAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
This position will support the Sensors & Fluid Management Systems Business Unit in Wilmington, MA.
Education
- ✓Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electronics technology preferred.
Experience
- ✓Working knowledge of software including Microsoft Excel, NI LabVIEW, Keysight Benchlink Data Logger, NI Signal Express
- ✓SolidWorks and Altium experience
- ✓Prototype construction, soldering, and machining skills
- ✓J-STD-001 Class 3 Soldering
Qualifications
- ✓Open to continuous change with the ability to learn new skills
- ✓Proven hands-on capability in the workplace
- ✓Self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic, self-advocate
- ✓Strong communication skills, including a strong English language capability
- ✓Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Due to the nature of SFMS programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
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Ametek Aerospace & Defense is looking for a strong Development Engineering Technician to work in our Wilmington, MA facility. Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in an aggressive, fast-paced, and flexible environment.
include
- •Perform tests on aerospace sensor products.
- •Prepare data for all product development activities and analyze performance.
- •Maintain neat and clean laboratory area and ensure functionality of all equipment.
- •Construct prototype products, cabling, and test equipment.
- •Design tooling and fixturing as required.
- •Install and analyze all test equipment for qualification.
- •Perform and implement various tests on new products.
- •Provide technical support to all design engineers