Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician/Programmer

The Engineering Technician/Programmer is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC mills and lathes to produce high-quality precision components. This role works closely with engineers and other machinists to optimize manufacturability, troubleshoot machining challenges, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced medical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Develop CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Determine and apply appropriate speeds and feeds for plastics, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize part designs for manufacturability.
• Design and build fixtures and jigs for machining and inspection.
• Set up machines for operators and provide technical support as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment.
• Inspect and verify quality of parts produced by operators.
• Conduct first article inspections on new setups.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with machinists, engineers, and management.
• Cross-train machinists and operators on various equipment and processes.

Essential Skills

• CNC Programming
• MasterCAM
• Precision Manufacturing
• 2+ years experience in a similar role
• Engineering knowledge
• Troubleshooting skills
• Machinery maintenance
• CNC milling machine operation
• Proficiency in G-code
• Understanding of work instructions
• Lean principles
• Bill of Materials (BOM) management
• Six Sigma principles

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a precision manufacturing shop
• Ability to design and build machining fixtures and jigs
• Experience with first article inspections

Work Environment

The position is based in Rogers, MN, with work being conducted in-person. You have the option to choose between a day shift from Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, or a night shift from Monday to Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Overtime opportunities are available almost every week. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, focusing on the production of medical devices and specialized products, with a commitment to supporting innovative medical technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rogers, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rogers, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.