October 8, 2026

Careers in the Trades Update

Welcome new students! Every 2 weeks, we publish this update to provide job opportunities to students in Engineering Technology, HVAC, and Practical Electricity. Most roles are full-time, but we’ll highlight when other opportunities are available.

Contents:

Featured Opportunity: Part-Time Jobs

Electromechanical Jobs (for PE and Mechatronics Grads)

Facilities Management Jobs (for HVAC & PE Grads – more next week)

Reminder: If you apply to a role, please let Michael know, so that he can put in a good word for you.

Featured Opportunity: Part-Time Jobs

Need a part-time job? FCTech partners with companies that offer flexible schedules, good pay rates, and scholarships. Here are five great options. If you’re interested in any of these, reach out to Sihem at shadjsahraoui@franklincummings.edu.

Giant Job Fair (Part-time and Full-time): next Wednesday, 10/14, 3pm - 6pm, across the street (1010 Harrison Ave). Definitely go to this if you want a job now.
Chipotle: work 120+ days and earn a salary, plus a scholarship up to $5,250
McDonald’s: work 90+ days and earn a salary, plus a scholarship up to $3,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS): great part-time roles for HVAC and PE students.
Amazon: work 90+ days and earn a salary, plus a scholarship up to $2,600.

Electromechanical Jobs (for PE and Mechatronics Grads)

Electromechanical assembler jobs are manufacturing roles that require significant electrical knowledge, strong hand-eye coordination, and excellent problem-solving ability. These jobs are with top companies, offer steep pay increases, and promote from within. We love these jobs for our graduates!

Raytheon:

Assembler C (2nd Shift) in Andover ($20.50)

Assembler C (3rd Shift) in Andover ($20.50)

Built in Boston

Multiple electromechanical and robotics jobs in greater Boston

Roboticscareer.org

Multiple electromechanical and robotics jobs in greater Boston