Engineering Support Specialist

Post Date

Aug 25, 2023

Location

North Reading,
Massachusetts

ZIP/Postal Code

01864
US
Sep 22, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

BOS-646752

Pay Rate

$25 - $37 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is seeking an Engineering Support Specialist to join the home security branch of a large technology company. This candidate will collect component and system information from hardware development engineers, search for existing part numbers or creates new ones, and structure product information into Bills of Material. He/she will manage Revision Change Orders and control product revisions. The employee will work with the Finance team to report on and understand product costs. This individual will control engineering documentation accuracy and disbursement to internal and external customers. Additional responsibilities include:

- Item Master add, change, and delete control

- BOM Data creation and management

- RCO implementation and control at Contract Manufacturers

- Product Data and document management

- Help Contract Manufacturers with data access issues, and monitor their access

This position is a hybrid onsite/remote role, with 3 days onsite in North Reading, MA. Monday-Wednesday would be preferred, but the specific days can be worked out.

Required Skills & Experience

- 2+ years of professional experience involving documentation and data input

- 1+ year of BOM (Bill of Materials) creation and control experience

- Strong experience with Agile PLM software or a similar PLM rev control system

- Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and electronic component concepts and terminology

- Associates Degree or 2-year post-secondary technical education/training program

- High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and driven individual who takes initiative and can work independently

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Technical writing skills and prior engineering documentation

- Bachelor's Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

- Experience working with ERP management systems

- Strong excel skills (vlookup, pivot table expert)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.