R&D Workshop Specialist
$56,000–$84,000 year
On-siteSomerville, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Maintain organized, clutter-free R&D spaces by upholding layouts and organizational standards established with engineering leads. Implement 5S principles across benches and shared zones, develop visual management systems, and ensure tools and prototype storage remain in designated locations. Manage inventory of shared consumables and hardware, placing and tracking orders through procurement systems to prevent shortages. Uphold EHS and lab safety standards through daily upkeep, including proper material storage, clear egress, and correct labeling. Partner with engineers and technicians to surface friction points and suggest practical improvements to organization and workflow.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years in a lab, shop, warehouse, manufacturing, or operations support role
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort maintaining inventory and using ordering & procurement systems
- Good communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented approach
- Working knowledge of, or willingness to learn, EHS and lab safety standards
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and stay active throughout the facility
- Ability to lift and move equipment, parts, and supplies (up to 50 lbs) and to bend, reach, and kneel
- Comfort working in and around an active hardware R&D environment with machinery, tools, and lab chemicals
- Exceptional spatial organization and a sharp eye for order and detail
- Strong, practical problem-solving mindset
- Hands-on, collaborative, and self-directed
- Reliable, and keeps up routines without being reminded
- Experience with hardware labs, maker spaces, or prototype shops
- Familiarity with CNC machining, electronics assembly, or additive manufacturing environments
- Exposure to 5S or other lean/workplace organization methods
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