Engineering Technician

This role focuses on creating capable, cost-effective, and sustainable manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement, quality assurance, and Lean initiatives in a growing medical device manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering prints and 3D models to create accurate CNC programs for Swiss and milling machine centers.
• Set up CNC machines and machining centers to produce components that meet specification and quality requirements.
• Select cutting tools that provide cost-effective tool life and fully utilize tooling capabilities.
• Develop capable, cost-effective, and sustainable machining processes for new and existing products.
• Write clear work instructions and procedures to support manufacturing processes and ensure repeatability.
• Apply a full understanding of G-code to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs.
• Advocate for and implement high quality standards and Lean manufacturing principles throughout daily work.
• Assess, interpret, and communicate technical specifications and requirements to all relevant departments.
• Identify, plan, and complete continuous improvement projects, including cycle time reduction and perishable tooling selection and cost reduction.
• Create, coordinate, and document engineering tests to validate processes and tooling.
• Perform quality assurance tests and inspections to verify compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in or lead the development of tooling designs and CNC programming for complex parts.
• Modify bills of materials (BOM) and bills of operations (BOO) within the ERP system through established change control processes.
• Assist with costing and quoting activities related to tooling and process development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve daily manufacturing and machining issues in alignment with Lean structures and problem-solving methods.
• Maintain and improve machining and secondary operational processes to ensure consistent performance and output.
• Support process validation activities and documentation as needed for medical device manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support new product introduction and ongoing production.

Skills

• 2–3 years of experience in a technical field, preferably related to CNC machining or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CNC process improvements, troubleshooting, validation, and change control.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software, preferably SolidWorks, NX, and Esprit.
• Experience with CNC programming, including G-code for Swiss and milling machine centers.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, and technical specifications.
• Experience with fixture and tooling design and engineering for machining applications.
• Strong understanding of machining equipment, milling operations, and maintenance considerations.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Experience applying continuous improvement and continuous process improvement methods in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and basic Lean tools.
• Ability to perform quality assurance tests and support validation activities in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex precision parts.
• Work history in a precision manufacturing shop environment, ideally in medical device or medical technology.
• LEAN or Six Sigma training with demonstrated application in process or quality improvement projects.
• Experience working within an ISO-regulated environment, such as ISO standards for medical device manufacturing.
• Exposure to ERP systems and experience modifying BOM and BOO through formal change control.
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing requirements and documentation practices.
• Experience with SolidWorks, NX, and Esprit specifically for CAD/CAM and machining workflows.
• Ability to support costing and quoting activities related to tooling and process development.
• Comfort working in a growing organization where engineering capabilities and processes are scaling.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $91,500.00 per year.

Benefits

• Health & Insurance Benefits:
  • Medical plans – company contributes a generous portion of the premium cost.
  • Dental plan – employer-supported.
  • Voluntary vision plan – low-cost, employee-elected.
  • Basic Life Insurance – 100% employer-paid.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) – 100% employer-paid.
  • Short-term disability – 100% employer-paid.
  • Long-term disability – 100% employer-paid.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 100% employer-paid.
• Retirement & Savings:
  • Retirement contributions (details referenced in plan documents).
• Spending Accounts:
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Dependent Care FSA.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Minneapolis, MN.