As a Senior Engineering Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain custom automation and OEM manufacturing equipment supporting IDEXX’s Water line of business. This is a 2nd shift role based in Scarborough, ME, where you will work hands-on with advanced mechanical and automated systems while partnering with engineering and production teams to ensure reliable, high-performing operations.

You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, improving processes, and ensuring equipment performance across critical manufacturing systems including robotics, motion control, and electro-mechanical equipment.

Why this role matters:

This role is essential to keeping IDEXX’s manufacturing operations running efficiently and reliably. Your expertise in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance ensures minimal downtime and consistent production quality, directly impacting our ability to deliver critical water quality solutions to customers worldwide.

In this role:

• You will troubleshoot and repair complex automation and manufacturing equipment, including robotics and pick-and-place systems.

• You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble intricate mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.

• You will perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

• You will analyze engineering data, trends, and system performance to drive continuous improvement.

• You will support engineering activities related to equipment design, production processes, and troubleshooting.

• You will develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and technical reports.

• You will manage and maintain spare parts and inventory using CMMS systems.

• You will perform inspections, testing, and quality checks to ensure standards are met.

• You will identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance processes.

• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams while also working independently to resolve technical issues.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a technical discipline (mechanical, electrical, or similar) preferred

• 5+ years of experience in a technical, manufacturing, or engineering support role preferred

• Strong technical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting and diagnostic experience

• Experience working with automated manufacturing and process control equipment, including:

• Electrical and mechanical systems

  • PLCs (Allen Bradley, GE)

  • Robotics and automation

  • Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)

  • Motion control systems, servo/stepper motors

  • Pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and fluid systems

• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Experience with CMMS systems and inventory management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• This role operates across office, engineering lab, and industrial manufacturing environments

• Requires standing, walking, reaching, and frequent use of hands and tools

• Occasional lifting, moving, and carrying up to 50 pounds

• May include climbing, bending, kneeling, or crouching

• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and industrial machinery

• Use of proper PPE required when working with energized systems and equipment

• Work may involve cleanroom environments, ESD protocols, chemicals, soldering materials, and machinery noise

• Occasional travel may be required

Schedule:

• 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the role

What you can expect from us:

• Hourly Rate: $30–$35/hour (based on experience)

• Shift Differential: +$2/hour

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee stock purchase program

• Merit increases and bonus potential

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do because it matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to improving the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 employees worldwide and customers in more than 175 countries, we are a global leader driven by innovation and purpose.

We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while working on meaningful, high-impact technology.

Let’s pursue what matters—together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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