Manufacturing Engineer

We have an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. The Manufacturing Engineer will be based in our Shrewsbury, MA location, supporting manufacturing operations. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday. This position will be responsible for efficient and repeatable manufacturing of high-precision motion systems by developing, optimizing and supporting production processes that meet quality and performance standards. 

We manufacture a broad range of products with a mix of high-volume serial production and low-volume, complex machines.  The work presents an opportunity to gain experience with a variety of technologies including air bearings, piezoceramics, electronics, and controls systems.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA. 


• Dental and vision insurance. 


• LTD & Life insurance. 


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 12 Holiday days off


• PTO and Sick Time


• 401k with a generous company match.  


• And much more

About Us

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a leader in high precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation systems at our locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Our products include air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers and much more! PI's customers are leaders in high tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, semiconductor, aerospace and life sciences. Our customers are building the future generation of earth changing technologies and we get to contribute to these impactful advancements!

Our culture is open, transparent, enthusiastic with a general curiosity to solve emerging science and technology challenges. If you have an open, inquiring mind and like to develop solutions for first generation problems, you will be right at home.  We are pioneers by nature; quite frequently, we are creating or building a device that will be applied for the first time, for a process that will be leveraged for an entire marketplace.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to produce motion devices and systems.


• Collaborate closely with the assembly teams to ensure products are built correctly and on schedule, providing technical guidance and resolving production issues in real time.


• Assist the Service Group with diagnosing and repairing customer returned products.


• Develop, document and implement production procedures and tooling to support the transition of products into series production.


• Utilize 3D Modeling software and the company's PLM system for the design, documentation, and revision control of fixturing.


• Maintain production records demonstrating traceability to requirements.


• Assist the warehouse and planning groups with maintaining and optimizing the company's inventory.


• Ensure the production areas are organized by applying 5S and Lean Management principles.

Skills and Requirements: 

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field.


• 2-4 years of relative experience is desired but not required.


• Proficiency in technical writing.


• A love of building mechanical and electrical devices.


• Demonstrated CAD/3D modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred).


• Experience with basic metrology tools such as calipers, test indicators, and micrometers is preferred.


• Machining or metal fabricating experience will strengthen your candidacy.


• Must be able to regularly lift 10-30 pounds and occasionally lift 30-60 pounds.


• Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of sitting and standing.

In addition to technical knowledge, this position requires strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, a team-player mentality and attention to detail.

The pay range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 per year. Compensation is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at [email protected] for consideration.  

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.