Equipment Technician Jobs in Massachusetts
Equipment Technician jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the Greater Boston corridor, the Route 128 tech belt, and the Springfield metro, where demand runs from entry-level field support to senior-level systems specialists. Life sciences, defense electronics, and semiconductor manufacturing drive the bulk of openings, with anchor employers like Raytheon Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Analog Devices maintaining steady equipment technician pipelines across the state. Calibration, cleanroom instrumentation, and biomedical equipment maintenance are among the most in-demand specialties right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- We're a longstanding, stable company with a sustained growth trajectory
- Paid PTO, vacations, and holidays
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k
- Team environment
Job Purpose:
Work in an outdoor environment on heavy lift equipment such as railjacks, forklifts, welders, service trucks and other heavy lift material handling equipment as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Work outdoors on heavy lift equipment: gantry cranes, railjacks, forklifts, welders, service trucks and other heavy lift material handling equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment – electrical, hydraulic, diesel and mechanical.
- Provide training and technical knowledge on full range of equipment.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on equipment.
- Support customers by effectively interfacing with customer and internally as needed.
- Evaluate and make recommendations regarding required repairs.
- Provide clear work order documentation and reports when needed.
- Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries.
- Assist in delivering required training to coworkers.
- Special projects or work as assigned.
- Travel domestically and internationally, including to customer sites in Canada, to perform service, repairs, maintenance, and training as required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Experience/Training/Education:
- Required:
- High School graduate, or equivalent, plus minimum 5-10 years of experience in the service and repair of industrial equipment. Expert knowledge of hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Desired:
- Field related certificates and endorsements are positively reviewed. Capable of reading variable schematic logic for both low/high voltage electrical and a variety of hydraulics
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Acceptance in all areas of accountability, pertaining to all areas of responsibility.
- Capability to lead, teach and share knowledge with others.
- Willingness to travel at will throughout the western region if called upon.
- Ability to meet all eligibility requirements for cross-border travel, including entry into Canada, as required to support customer needs.
- Willingness to work at various heights.
- Safety minded/oriented.
- Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies and testing experienc.
- Requires an eye for detail.
- Ability to recognize all colors in a normal spectrum; basic knowledge of SPC fundamentals; thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable operating and documentation procedures and material flow.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems.
- Ability to meet deadlines; to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Physical and Environmental Elements:
- This is a field service classification and employees work in a factory environment or in the field with exposure to noise and machinery and weather.
- Accurate hand/eye coordination is required.
- Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
- Access, enter and retrieve data using a computer, use a calculator, and be able to operate standard office equipment.
- Work involves considerable standing, walking, climbing, crawling, driving, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, communicating, stooping, bending, or sitting for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and have exposure to working at heights.
- Occasional overtime required.
Special Requirements/Certification:
- Employee is responsible for providing full complement of tools. Tool list will be provided.
- Travel of 75% required, including travel within the United States and internationally to Canada.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to successfully pass background screening requirements necessary to meet customer site access and international travel eligibility standards.
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Top Industries Hiring
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- Electronics & Hardware
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment technician jobs across Massachusetts.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, mechanical technology, or a related field
- Hands-on experience maintaining, calibrating, or repairing industrial or laboratory equipment
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and cleanroom or GMP protocols common in Massachusetts life sciences
- Proficiency reading technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems or equipment tracking software
- Strong troubleshooting skills for electromechanical, pneumatic, or automated systems
Equipment Technician Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment technician in Massachusetts?
Most equipment technician roles in Massachusetts start with an associate degree or technical certificate from a program at a community college such as Bunker Hill, Springfield Technical, or Middlesex Community College. Life sciences employers typically require GMP or ISO familiarity, and defense contractors often expect candidates to meet federal security clearance eligibility. Earning a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician credential or a CompTIA certification strengthens candidacy in the state's two largest hiring sectors.
Which companies hire equipment technicians in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts equipment technician roles are posted by Abel Womack, Analog Devices, and Cumberland Farms and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. The state's dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, defense systems integrators, and semiconductor fabs keeps year-round demand high across a wide range of equipment specialties.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most equipment technician jobs?
The cities with the most equipment technician openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Wilmington, and Lowell. Greater Boston anchors the market through its life sciences campuses and defense contractors along Route 128, while cities like Lowell and Marlborough draw additional openings from semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities that have long operated in the I-495 corridor.
Are there remote equipment technician jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 17% of equipment technician openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that most of the work requires hands-on access to physical equipment. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are documentation review, software diagnostics, and remote monitoring support for networked systems.
How can I get hired as a equipment technician in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a field service technician associate or equipment maintenance technician I role at a large Massachusetts life sciences company or defense contractor, where structured onboarding programs exist. Employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Raytheon Technologies regularly bring in candidates through co-op and apprenticeship pipelines tied to Massachusetts community colleges. Completing a CBET exam prep course or earning a basic PLC certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that compensates for limited work history.
Where can I find and apply to equipment technician jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to equipment technician jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly through the listing.
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