Career Opportunities

Micro is always seeking professional individuals who have the drive and ambition to produce quality work while helping clients to achieve their goals.

Our company mission is to provide top-level products and services on-time and on-budget. We realize our mission's success rests upon the passion and ability of our team. Micro's approach has always been to build from within by establishing a solid foundation of dedicated individuals through comprehensive training, employee benefits, and internal opportunities.

We offer very competitive compensation packages with overtime, paid vacation, paid holidays, medical, dental, 401K and more.

Please send resumes for employment to hr@microinst.com.

Available Positions:

Applications Engineer

About Micro Instrument Corp
Micro Instrument Corp provides a progressive and positive work environment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and career growth. Our advanced technology environment presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and mutual respect.

Applications Engineer
The Applications Engineer is responsible to read and interpret customer supplied specifications, statements of work and/or other customer supplied information to develop concepts and pricing for design and fabrication of automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gages. The Applications Engineer will work closely with mechanical, controls and business development engineers to develop concept pricing that the client will find beneficial and will also work with Mechanical and Controls Engineering, and Sales to ensure that Micro’s customer design specifications or statements of work are satisfied. This position will report to the Director of Engineering.

Position Responsibilities:
• Prepare proposals and pricing of automated equipment, gages and fixtures using Micro approved formats and documents.
• Attend quote meetings as required.
• Work overtime to satisfy delivery requirements as required.
• Assist with design as required.
• Adhere to corporate philosophies and procedures.
• Look for improvements regarding all aspects of Applications Engineering.
• Provide required assistance to Sub-Contract Engineering firms, Mechanical and Controls Design, Sales, and Mechanical/Controls Build groups to maximize results.
• Assemble final detailed concept for project handoff.
• Seek support from Supervisor when overburdened.

Secondary Responsibilities:
• Support sales activities as required.
• Overnight travel, if required.
• May provide/conduct ISO training, if required.

Basic Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Completion of AAS in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent plus 2 years' experience is required.

Competencies:
• Excellent engineering, business, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exercises good judgment.
• Good computer skills including SolidWorks, general Microsoft applications, and e-mail.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work independently.

Work Environment:
• Business Casual attire required.
• Long periods of sitting, eye-hand coordination, and high use of telephone and computer.
• Some days overnight travel may be required.
• Position entails regular hours with ability to work overtime, as required.
• Occasionally, the employee is subject to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from operating machines, skin exposure from oils and cutting fluids.

Visual Acuity: Acuity and accommodation as required for reading computer screens and documents.

Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This salary wage is based on a 45-hour work week, overtime paid after 45 hours.

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Electrical Design Engineer

About Micro Instrument Corp
Micro Instrument Corp provides a progressive and positive work environment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and career growth. Our advanced technology environment presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and respect in an inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people.
Micro Instrument Corp offers employees a compelling package, which includes competitive pay, superior benefits, an outstanding work environment and opportunities for career development. Through these comprehensive offerings, every individual has the chance to achieve significant growth, both financially and professionally.

Electrical Design Engineer
The Electrical Design Engineer is responsible to engineer, design and integrate controls hardware into automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gages. The Electrical Design Engineer will assist applications engineers with customer concepts when required. They will also work with mechanical engineering and project management to ensure Micro’s customer design specifications are satisfied. The Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Director of Engineering.

Position Responsibilities:
• Develop the controls design schematics in AutoCAD which includes electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design where applicable.
• Interpret mechanical design drawings to ensure the correct controls hardware is implemented and the system can be assembled from a controls standpoint (e.g., SolidWorks Viewer).
• Research supplier products for assembly components that will improve future machine builds.
• Help establish new standards, along with maintaining existing standards.
• Develop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic bills of materials where applicable.
• Work closely with controls engineers, controls build, and mechanical build technicians.
• Develop concepts with application engineers for customer equipment in the quoting phase based on customer supplied specifications and accurately quote the concept from a component and labor
standpoint.
• Design systems that meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Develop documentation for systems to assist the end user in startup, troubleshooting, machine operation, recommended maintenance and provide a list of recommended spare parts.
• Provide timely and detailed status updates.
• Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment.

Job Qualifications:
• Degree in Engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred).
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in the automation industry.
• Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks Viewer).
• Familiar with industry standards. (e.g., IEC, NEC, NFPA, UL and CE).
• Familiar with vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence).
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., Allen-Bradley Kinetix, Siemens Simotion, IAI, Yasakawa).
• Familiar with robotic systems (e.g., Fanuc, Epson, Yamaha, Staubli).
• General skills/qualifications: MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card.

Competencies:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude.
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Sharp, quick, dedicated, and innovative problem solver.
• Core values and continuous self-improvement.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely.

Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This salary wage is based on a 45-hour work week, overtime paid after 45 hours.

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Controls Design Engineer

Controls Design Engineer

About Micro Instrument Corp
Micro Instrument Corp provides a progressive and positive work environment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and career growth. Our advanced technology environment presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and respect in an inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people.
Micro Instrument Corp offers Engineering members a compelling package, which includes competitive pay, superior benefits, an outstanding work environment and opportunities for career development. Through these comprehensive offerings, every individual has the chance to achieve significant growth, both financially and professionally.

Controls Design Engineer
The Control’s Engineer is responsible to engineer, design and integrate Controls applications into automation equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gages. The Controls Design Engineer will assist application with customer concepts when required. They will also work with Mechanical Engineering and Project Management to ensure Micro’s customer design specifications are satisfied. The Control’s Engineer will report to the Director of Engineering.

Position Responsibilities:
• Develop the controls design schematics in AutoCAD which includes electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic design as applicable.
• Interpret mechanical design drawings for to ensure the correct controls hardware is implemented and the system can be assembled from a controls standpoint (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Research supplier products for assembly components that will improve future machine builds.
• Help establish new and maintain existing standards.
• Develop electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic bill of materials as applicable.
• Power electrical systems and configure hardware per application specifications.
• Respond to inquiries during assembly working closely with both controls and mechanical build technicians.
• Develop concepts with application engineers for customer equipment in the quoting phase based on customer supplied specifications and accurately quote the concept from both a component and labor
standpoint.
• Design systems that meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Design systems and develop equipment operation software that meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Design and develop software applications based on given requirements, specifications, and sequence of operations.
• Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications and design based on these requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with existing systems currently installed at customer facilities.
• Develop documentation for systems to assist the end user in startup, troubleshooting, machine operation, recommended maintenance and provide a list of recommended spare parts.
• Requirement Reviews –Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Provide timely and detailed status updates.
• Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment.
• Help Train/Orient/Bring Up to Speed new employees.

Job Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree in Engineering or related discipline (BSEE degree preferred)
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in the automation industry
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites if necessary
• Proficient in Design/Drafting Tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Proficient in developing software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Configuring and designing HMI/OIT systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, National Instruments, Maple Systems)
• Familiar with Industry Standards, NEC, NFPA, UL and CE
• Familiar with Vision Systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence)
• Familiar with various Motion Controllers/Actuators (e.g., Allen-Bradley Kinetix, Siemens Simotion, IAI, Yasakawa)
• Familiar with Robotic Systems (e.g., Fanuc, Epson, Yamaha, Staubli)
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
• General Skills/Qualifications: MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card

Competencies:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude.
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Sharp, quick, dedicated, and innovative problem solver.
• Core values and continuous self-improvement.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely.

Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This salary wage is based on a 45-hour work week, overtime paid after 45 hours.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
About Micro Instrument Corp
Micro Instrument Corp provides a progressive and positive work environment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and career growth. Our advanced technology environment presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and respect in an inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people.
Micro Instrument Corp offers Engineering members a compelling package, which includes competitive pay, superior benefits, an outstanding work environment and opportunities for career development. Through these comprehensive offerings, every individual has the chance to achieve significant growth, both financially and professionally.

Mechanical Design Engineer
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible to engineer and design automation equipment, tooling, fixtures and gages. They will assist applications with customer concepts when required. The Mechanical Design Engineer will also work closely with the Controls Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that Micro’s customer design specifications are satisfied. The Mechanical Design Engineer will report to the Director of Engineering.

Successful candidate must have at least 5 years’ experience designing assembly and test automation to customer supplied requirements. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of SolidWorks.

Position Responsibilities:
• Design Automation, tooling, fixtures and gaging as working leader of the team.
• Work with the concepts provided by the applications team.
• Perform initial and ongoing design reviews with the mechanical design team.
• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve those deficiencies.
• Ensure project schedules and budgets are adhered to.
• Assist with proposals as required.
• Provide required assistance to sub-contracting Engineering firm, the Controls Design, Project Management and Mechanical/Controls Build groups to maximize results.
• Support Applications Engineering with mechanical design review.
• Develop mechanical cost estimates for proposals when required.
• Present concepts to Customers when required.
• Prepare Mechanical Design portion of the Project Manual.
• Travel to Customers site, if required.

Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering required.
• 5 years’ automation experience required.
• Proficient in SolidWorks required.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAM software and drafting procedures.
• Excellent prioritization and project development skills.
• Automation experience in medical or life science fields.
• Experience with robotic cells.
• Experience with Vision inspections.
• US Citizen or valid Green Card.


Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This salary wage is based on a 45-hour work week, overtime paid after 45 hours.

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Machinist/Machine Builder

Micro Instrument Corp, located in Rochester NY, is currently looking for Machinist/Machine Builders who excels in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have recent machinist experience to be considered.

Micro Instrument Corp provides a progressive and positive work environment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and career growth. Our advanced technology environment presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and respect in an inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people.

Machinist/Machine Builder
The Machinist/Machine Builder specializes in setting up and operating CNC machines and machining centers. Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose machines to fabricate metal and non-metallic parts and fits and assembles complete parts into complete units, sub-assemblies, and complete machines. He/she will apply knowledge of machine shop theory and procedure shop mathematics, maintainability or materials, quality assurance and layout techniques.

This candidate will report to the Manufacturing Manager of machine building or machine build Job Leaders.


Primary Responsibilities:
• May manufacture and install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines and equipment and test the unit to ensure functionality.
• May be required to read and comprehend customer specifications.
• May have to support Project Manager during Factory Acceptance Testing.
• May have to breakdown equipment for crating, skidding, and shipping.
• May confer with Project Managers, design engineers, production personnel, programmers, Quality Assurance, or others to resolve machining or assembly issues.
• Debug support as required.
• Project meeting attendance as required.
• May assist other machine builders in assembly of larger projects.
• May train employees if required.
• May have secondary position on a “team” such as safety or ISO auditing.
• May have to travel for service or installation support.
• May have to manage BOM/Material Requisitions for purchasing.
• May be asked to assist Applications in Project Quotations.

Secondary Responsibilities:
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, or a sample part(s) to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and
set-up requirements.
• Measures, marks and scribers dimensions and reference points on materials or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, or others.
• Analyze and resolve any set-up non-conformance.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring instruments and record data on in-process reports if required.
• Sets up and operates machine on a trail run to verify accuracy of machine set-up or programmed control data.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly and verifies conformance if required.
• Adhere to corporate philosophies and procedures.
• Look for improvements regarding all aspects of manufacturing.

Job Qualifications:
• Education and Experience: Ideal candidate will have between 4-10 years of trade school, vocational education, and work or apprenticeship experience.

Specific Competencies:
• Will be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor.
• Will exert 20-25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exercises good judgement.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work independently.

Work Environment:
• Employee will be subject to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• The employee’s skin may be exposed to oils and cutting fluids.
• Employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
• Visual Acuity: Acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and documents.
• Hearing Acuity: Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, NY State Sick Time
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Any many more benefits!

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Electro-Mechanical/Controls Technician

Electro-Mechanical/Controls Technician


Join Micro’s Automated Systems Group and help us build the machines that build the products of the world!
Micro’s Automated Systems Group is looking for Controls Technicians with various levels of experience to build automated machinery. Basic understanding of electrical and pneumatics is required. Responsibilities include:
• Building and wiring control panels
• Drilling, tapping and mounting
• Fabricating custom brackets
• Wiring, plumbing and harnessing of machines
• Start up and debug of machines
• Building and shop maintenance (electrical, plumbing, cleaning)

Must be able to travel and work overtime if needed.

We offer an excellent benefits package and 401K Plan.
Please visit www.microinst.com to apply

Applications may also be mailed to:
Micro Automated Systems Group P.O. Box 60619, Rochester, NY 14606 Attn: HR/Recruiting Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time

Experience:
Controls Wiring: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)

Work authorization:
United States (Required)

Required travel:
25% (Required)

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Senior QA Inspector

Senior Quality Assurance Inspector


Micro Instrument Corp provides a progressive and positive work environment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and career growth. Our advanced technology environment presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and respect in an inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people.

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Senior Quality Assurance Inspector Duties and Responsibilities:
• Follows general inspection guidelines to conduct critical non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical test and functional inspection on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems,
supplies and materials.
• Performs complex and critical inspection procedures, requiring special set-ups of new or unique equipment and interpretation of test data from a variety of sources.
• Conducts Receiving inspection of mechanical and electronic parts and assemblies.
• Performs in-process inspections.
• Conducts outbound inspection and audits of new and repaired products. Performs routine and non-routine tasks requiring the operation and application of metrology and calibration equipment.
• Maintains accurate and updated laboratory notebooks and data entry records.
• Maintains supply levels for performance of assigned duties.
• Assists with supplier evaluation and corrective action.
• Interfaces with members of the Mechanical Engineering, Planning/Materials, Production departments.
• Second shift hours might be required.


Qualifications & Skills
• Education A.A. degree, vocational certificate, or equivalent. CMM training highly desirable.
• Experience 5+ years of increasingly difficult inspection experience. GD&T experience required.
• Micro's quality plan is certified to meet the standards of ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D and our equipment is rigorously maintained and traceable to NIST standards.
• Experience in use of micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, microscopes, optical comparators, etc.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of inspection methods and equipment.
• Applies basic statistical techniques, including statistical process control and sampling plans as defined in ANSI Z1.4 and ANSI Z1.9, to assess the stability of various processes or reduce collected raw data.
• Working knowledge of sophisticated measuring equipment techniques such as coordinate measuring machine.
• Ability to perform complex shop mathematics.
• Attention to detail; able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to converse with all levels of employees and government officials.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR.
• Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes.


Quality Assurance Laboratory Equipment:
• Zeiss 10166 Spectrum CMM: 39.4" x 63" x 23.6"
• Sheffield PortaRon Roundness Gage
• Brown & Sharpe Microval: 14" x 16" x 12"
• Vermont VP15 Comparator
• Rahn AA surface plate 48" x 60"
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-W7HMA-A-620A.
• Understand and interpret of engineering drawings and specifications..
Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position may be assigned supervisory responsibilities. An employee serving in this capacity may be asked by the manager to coordinate the activities of other department members in the quality assurance
laboratory and train others in proper procedures. The inspector is required to interact effectively in cross-functional teams dedicated to the resolution of issues in a timely manner.

Education, Training and/or Experience
• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school plus three years experience; or five to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination; be able to perform repetitive hand movements; have close, distance, color, depth and peripheral vision.


Micro Instrument Corporation provides equal opportunity for everyone regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, or other legally protected categories.

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CNC Machinist (Day Shift)

CNC Machinist:

Micro Instrument Corp provides a progressive and positive work environment. We value our employees and encourage both personal and career growth. Our advanced technology environment presents employees with challenging and satisfying work backed by our core values of hard work and respect in an inclusive environment of diverse, committed and highly accomplished people.

The Precision Machinist specializes in programming, setting up, and operating CNC or NC machines and machining centers. Sets up and operates conventional, special-purpose and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and non-metallic parts and fits and assembles complete parts into complete units or assemblies. He or she applies knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures shop mathematics, maintainability of materials, quality assurance and layout techniques. He or she must provide their own machining hand tools.

Precision Machinist reports to the Manufacturing Manager of Precision Machining, Foreperson, Assistant Foreperson or Job Leaders.


Job Qualifications:
Training and Experience: Between five and ten years of trade school, vocational education, work experience and/or apprenticeship.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications or a sample part(s) to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and set-up requirements.
- Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on materials or work-piece as guides for subsequent machining.
- Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines, such as mills, lathes or others.
- Calculates and programs controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve, edit or input computerized machine control media.
- Analyze and resolve any set-up non-conformance.
- Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications using precision measuring instruments and record data on in-process reports if required.
- Sets up and operates machine on a trial run to verify accuracy of machine set-up or programmed control data.
- Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly and verifies conformance if required.
- Adhere to corporate philosophies and procedures.
- Look for improvements regarding all aspects of Manufacturing.
- Seek support from Manufacturing Manager of Precision Machining, Foreperson or Job Leader when overburdened.


Secondary Responsibilities:
- May install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines and equipment and test the unit to ensure functionality.
- May confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
- Debug support as required.
- May assist toolmaker/machine builder in assembly of larger projects.
- May train employees if required.
- May have secondary position on a “team” such as safety or ISO auditing.


Specific Competencies:
- The employee is required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
- Exert 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or exert 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently and/or exert up to ten pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Ability to handle changing priorities and multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Exercises good judgment.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work independently.


Work Environment:
The employee is subject to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, breathing fumes, dust and mist. The employee’s skin may be exposed to oils and cutting fluids.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Visual Acuity: Acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blue prints and documents.

Hearing Acuity: Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

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