Junior Mechanical Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Lab Technician Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory by meticulously performing tasks, maintaining and utilizing lab equipment, and keeping work areas organized and safe. Attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures are essential for success in this role.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• In-depth understanding of hardware and system assembly, 3D printing.
• Familiarity with the safe operation of power tools, band saws, and other shop tools.
• Operate a variety of specialized electronic testing equipment in a safe and effective manner.

• →Maintain 3000+ square feet of clean, functional, and organized laboratory space including organization and storage of hardware and test equipment.
• →Prepare and set up instrumentation, including fabricating cable assemblies for laboratory and field testing.
• →Troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems (3D printers, laser cutter, and general shop tools).
• →Support project with hardware fabrication and assembly.
• →Order and maintain stock of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.
• →Maintain accurate accounts of time, labor, materials, and equipment for work performed.
• →Prepare oral and written reports as necessary.

• Technical training, or a related field, preferred.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication in order to facilitate smooth collaboration with multiple technical project teams.
• Proficient with 3D printing, power and precision tools, general shop tools.
• Experience with bench top soldering equipment (solder iron and surface mount soldering).
• Familiarity with MS Office environment (Outlook, Excel, MS Word)

For best consideration, please apply by August 10, 2026.

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned scientific research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and critical problems. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, ARA currently has over 2,200 employee-owners in offices throughout the United States and Canada providing a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. In addition, we provide sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employee-owners are at the heart of every success. We embrace employee ownership which spawns greater creativity, initiative, and higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. All eligible employees have the opportunity to earn annual contributions to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and all of our employee-owners can directly impact our shared success. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.