Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Electro-Mechanical Engineer will support the development, testing, validation, and commercialization of medical device components, assemblies, and equipment. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, working closely with Engineering, R&D, Operations, and external suppliers to ensure new products and processes meet performance, quality, and regulatory requirements.
This individual will play a critical role across the full product lifecycle—from prototyping and early development through validation, equipment runoff, and transition to manufacturing—while maintaining detailed documentation and supporting knowledge transfer within the organization.

Job Responsibilities/ Requirements:  
Testing & Validation Support

• Perform acceptance testing on product prototypes and new products throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare, set up, execute, and tear down test configurations for components, subassemblies, and equipment.
• Operate both third-party test equipment and Ethicon devices/systems.
• Conduct validation testing, equipment runoff, and acceptance testing for new equipment.
• Document test results clearly and communicate findings to the engineering team, including preparation of detailed reports and first-level data analysis.
• Assist in the development and refinement of test procedures and protocols, recommending improvements based on available equipment and technical constraints.
• Maintain written test procedures, best practices, and documentation to support training and long-term knowledge retention.
• Provide training and onboarding support for new testing personnel as needed.
• Apply basic engineering and statistical techniques, including process capability studies, validation protocols, and process validation activities.
• Develop solutions that meet defined quality, performance, and cost targets.

Prototyping & Process Development

• Build, maintain, and operate prototype, test, and production equipment.
• Support the installation, startup, debugging, and validation of new products and equipment.
• Manage hands-on aspects of early-stage development and engineering builds.
• Interface with equipment suppliers to ensure systems and components meet defined performance specifications.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure smooth transition of equipment and processes from prototype to production.
• Perform incoming equipment and component testing to meet internal quality requirements.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide equipment and process training to both R&D and operations personnel.
• Support component qualification documentation and technical packets.
• Organize and conduct engineering builds.
• Support process development and qualification strategies for:
• Components and component tooling
• Assembly processes and equipment
• Tools and gauges
• Software-driven systems

Logistics & Documentation Support

• Track equipment and component inventory throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage equipment and component flow through the purchasing process to ensure on-time delivery.
• Interface with internal procurement teams and external suppliers.

Qualifications:
Required

• 3–5 years of experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with testing, prototyping, validation, or manufacturing support.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience working with test equipment, mechanical systems, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Comfort working in a lab, prototype, or production-adjacent environment.
• Basic understanding of statistical methods and validation principles.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree (2-year) in Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• Experience supporting FDA-regulated or ISO-compliant environments.
• Familiarity with process validation, equipment qualification, and component qualification processes.
• Experience transitioning products from R&D into manufacturing.
• Exposure to SOP development, training, and knowledge transfer processes.

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.  Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

 
Why Kelly®?
The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.
Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.
The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Vacation and sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
• Weekly pay

 
About Kelly Services®
As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

 

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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