Production Technician [C]

Novanta · North Syracuse, NY

Level: Technician
Team: Production
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Novanta (industrial) in North Syracuse, NY. Conducting tests and inspections on complex products and systems as part of the manufacturing process.

Tools it names: Robotics

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live production postings in New York.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 85%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Novanta
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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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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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: Novanta in North Syracuse

2 other open roles at this site.

Manufacturing Engineer [C] · Manufacturing
Quality Engineer [C] · Quality

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Responsibilities

◆Conducting tests and inspections on complex products and systems as part of the manufacturing process.
◆Analyzing test data and identifying areas for improvement.
◆Improving testing processes and procedures continuously.
◆Maintaining and calibrating testing equipment and tools
◆Providing support for product development and design teams as needed.

Requirements

✓Knowledge - Possess technical knowledge through work experience or equivalent education/training.
✓Skill - Be able to conduct tests and analyze data following established procedures.
✓Skill - Be proficient in using testing equipment, tools and software.
✓Skill - Be able to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
✓Skill - Possess excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.

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Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing.

Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta.

As a Manufacturing Assembly Test Technician II contractor, you'll conduct tests on complex products and systems. You will be analyzing data and suggesting product improvements.

This project duration for this contract role will last until early 2027.