Lead, Assembly Tech III

Malvern Panalytical, SciAps and Micromeritics. A powerful combination. Join us.

About the role

As anAssembly Technician IIIat Micromeritics, you will play a key role in the Final Product Assembly department, supporting the production of high-precision scientific instruments. This senior-level position is responsible for full-cycle instrument assembly, calibration, and testing, while also serving as a technical resource and mentor within the team. You’ll work independently on complex builds and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the department.

What you will bring to the role:

• Assembly Leadership: Act as the lead assembler in your work area, organizing tasks, troubleshooting issues, and guiding less experienced technicians.
• Instrument Build & Calibration: Assemble complete instruments including accessories, perform parts testing, and conduct final calibrations using schematics, BOMs, and internal standards.
• Work Area Management: Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in alignment with 5S, EHS, and quality policies.
• Technical Expertise: Provide recommendations to engineering on assembly methods and documentation; complete non-conformance reports and suggest improvements.
• Training & Mentorship: Coach junior technicians on workmanship standards, time-saving techniques, and proper assembly practices.
• Inventory & Equipment Oversight: Ensure test equipment is calibrated and available; manage inventory for your work area.
• Quality & Documentation: Participate in daily team meetings, quality programs, and continuous improvement initiatives; accurately log labor hours and move finished products to stock.
• Precision Measurement: Use micrometers, calipers, and other precision tools to verify part tolerances and ensure product quality.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an assembly technician, with deep knowledge of multiple instruments and their mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to independently build and calibrate complex instruments from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of company assembly instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, testing, and mentoring others in a production environment.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and continuous improvement practices.

Why you should join Malvern Panalytical:

• Be part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture.
• Drive innovation and excellence within a leading global organization whose purpose is to make the world a better place through science and technology.
• Work on cutting-edge scientific instruments in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Enjoy a dynamic workplace at our Norcross, Georgia facility, with opportunities for growth and development.

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About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps. Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies. 

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery.  Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciApsYour Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.