Engineering Technician

Job Summary

The Engineering Technician II supports engineers and manufacturing personnel with product builds, inspections, equipment qualification, documentation, and initial troubleshooting. This position performs semi-standardized technical assignments that require sound judgment, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Builds and inspects small medical-device components under a microscope.
• Operates microscopes, vision inspection systems, measurement equipment, and other tools used to evaluate product quality and dimensional requirements.
• Accurately records inspection results, process information, observations, and experimental data in approved datasheets, forms, and electronic systems.
• Sets up and performs engineering experiments, trials, tests, and development builds under the direction of an engineer.
• Inspects tooling and equipment and assists with the preparation, execution, and documentation of Installation Qualification (IQ) activities and reports.
• Assists engineers with developing, editing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing work instructions, inspection instructions, datasheets, and other controlled documentation.
• Reviews documentation for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and usability on the manufacturing floor.
• Provides on-floor technical support to R&D and Production personnel by answering process and documentation questions and performing initial troubleshooting.
• Identifies product, process, tooling, equipment, or documentation issues and promptly communicates findings to the responsible engineer or supervisor.
• Supports troubleshooting activities by gathering information, documenting observations, inspecting product, and assisting with basic equipment or process evaluations.
• Assists with the setup, evaluation, modification, and maintenance of tools, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing processes within the technician’s training and authorization.
• Provides practical feedback to engineers regarding manufacturability, tooling, equipment operation, inspection methods, and work-instruction effectiveness.
• Supports training of personnel on approved equipment, inspection methods, manufacturing processes, and work instructions, as assigned.
• Writes or contributes to technical reports, qualification reports, test summaries, and other required documentation.
• Maintains organized work areas, tools, samples, records, and equipment in accordance with cleanroom and quality-system requirements.
• Collaborates effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and other departments.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, ownership, and a positive, solutions-oriented approach to assigned work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Associate degree in engineering technology, manufacturing technology, electronics, mechanical technology, or a related technical field, with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 7–10 years of relevant technical or manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience in medical-device manufacturing, regulated manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or precision assembly is preferred.
• Experience performing detailed assembly or inspection under a microscope is strongly preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to perform precise, repetitive assembly and inspection activities under a microscope.
• Ability to operate vision systems, microscopes, measurement equipment, and basic manufacturing tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and data entry.
• Basic understanding of tooling, equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow approved procedures while recognizing and communicating unexpected conditions.
• Proficiency with computers and commonly used programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and electronic documentation systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust to changing engineering and manufacturing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate direction and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, products, and inspection techniques.
• Demonstrated initiative, dependability, flexibility, and a positive “can-do” attitude.