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Business Unit Overview
This position is part of Novanta’s Celera Motion business unit. Derived from the Latin word “celer” for quick and swift, the name Celera reflects our commitment to delivering motion control solutions that accelerate our customers’ ability to deliver innovative solutions to their markets. Celera Motion’s cohesive vision, superior technologies, consultative team approach and best-in-class reliability make us the trusted partner in solving the most challenging motion control problems. Celera Motion’s precision component and subsystem solutions solve application-specific challenges for technology-driven original equipment manufacturers from a range of markets.
Summary
We are looking for a talented, and highly motivated junior engineer who will be responsible for bringing new products to market reality whilst ensuring high levels of quality to current products. Come join a team of deeply knowledgeable engineers that strive to build the most robust and reliable motion control systems using cutting-edge development tools and practices. The engineer selected will assist in defining, performing and interpreting tests for products and components. You'll apply testing procedures to ensure product quality and reliability.
Primary Responsibilities
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and troubleshoot issues, ensuring high-quality product standards are met.
Collaborating with development teams to understand product requirements and create comprehensive test plans.
Executing test cases, documenting results, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
Identifying and troubleshooting issues to provide detailed defect reports and support resolution efforts.
Contributing to the improvement of testing processes and procedures to enhance overall product quality.
Participating in the review and analysis of system specifications to ensure testability and identify potential risks Engineering effectiveness Quality of test procedures.
Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with basic understanding of engineering concepts and principles.
Basic understanding of product development lifecycle, testing best practices, and test automation tools.
Demonstrate good problem analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
Experience with electronic circuit technology design and assembly processes.
Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English.
Personal interest in the Robotics/Motion Control field.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Positive, proactive, and energetic attitude.
High attention to detail with a desire for excellence.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with basic understanding of engineering concepts and principles
- Basic understanding of product development lifecycle, testing best practices, and test automation tools
- Good analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
- Experience with electronic circuit technology design and assembly processes
- Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English
- Personal interest in the Robotics/Motion Control field
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Positive, proactive, and energetic attitude
- High attention to detail with a desire for excellence
Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)








