Engineering Technician

JOB TITLE: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Location: Worcester, MA Who We Are We’re a fast-moving, rapidly growing B2B SaaS company focused on bringing modern technology to the metal recycling industry—an essential but underserved market segment. Our technology helps recyclers close more deals, operate more efficiently, and finally ditch the pen-and-paper workflows. We’re an early-stage company, backed by leading climate-tech VC’s, looking to bring on new team members that can help us build VALIS and transform the industry. We lead with authenticity, boldness, passion, and empathy focused on creating a more sustainable future. A career at VALIS is one where you’ll be empowered to expand your technical and leadership abilities while having a positive impact on the world. Role Overview This is a role that’s ideal for someone that is eager to roll up their sleeves, be hands on and move fast. As Engineering Technician, you’ll be a key to the successful delivery of our product to customers. This will include fabricating and testing hardware, and managing procurement, inventory and shipping. What You’ll Own Engineering Design and Analysis Work with engineering to design mechanical parts and systems from concept through fabrication-ready models Work with engineering evelop and maintain engineering drawings, tolerances, and BOMs to support fabrication and procurement Work with engineering to iterate designs based on prototype feedback, test results, and field observations Mechanical Assembly & Fabrication Assemble mechanical and electromechanical products using hand tools and fixtures Fabricate components and hardware as needed Support basic electrical assembly tasks including wiring, connector termination, and soldering Perform product inspections, fit checks, and functional tests Conduct mechanical and fatigue testing on prototypes and production units Record measurements, test outcomes, and anomalies during evaluations Inventory, Purchasing, & Documentation Handle ordering, receiving, labeling, and stocking of hardware Update inventory, usage logs, receiving spreadsheets, and build records Document assembly procedures, mechanical processes, and test workflows Help maintain up-to-date build instructions, SOPs, and technical notes Shipping & Customer Support Package and ship completed mechanical assemblies to customers Update shipping logs, tracking info, and outgoing inventory records Communicate with customers regarding shipments or returns Scrap-Metal Sorting & Analysis Sort scrap-metal samples for testing Operate material-analysis instruments to characterize metal composition Record measurements, manage sample IDs, and help maintain datasets Assist in preparing data for analysis, charts, and internal reports