Engineering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician supports the development and production of medical device cartridges and related components by testing and troubleshooting electrical assemblies, building sub-assemblies, and maintaining process equipment. This role works hands-on with electronics, instrumentation, and chemical handling in a laboratory and manufacturing environment, contributing directly to products and tests that impact patients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot electrical assemblies, including populated printed circuit boards and electromechanical builds.
• Build medical device cartridges, kit components, and sub-assemblies according to specifications and quality standards.
• Handle chemicals safely and perform routine maintenance on process and laboratory equipment.
• Operate laboratory instruments and equipment used for testing, assembly, and inspection.
• Organize and maintain the floor area, workstations, and supplies to support efficient daily operations.
• Maintain a safe work environment with respect to chemicals, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Support manufacturing activities related to consumables, instruments, and electronics used in medical testing.
• Perform basic quality control checks on assemblies, components, and finished products as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a service-oriented organization focused on end-to-end product development for medical devices and tests.
• Assist with assembly and testing activities in cleanroom, workshop, and warehouse testing areas.
• Follow established procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements for medical device manufacturing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in assembly, testing, and equipment maintenance processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience testing and troubleshooting electrical assemblies and components.
• Experience building sub-assemblies for instruments, consumables, or electronics.
• Hands-on experience working with electrical hardware such as PCB assemblies, electromechanical builds, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Comfort with chemical handling and adherence to safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions and procedures.
• Organizational skills to maintain a clean, well-stocked, and efficient work area.
• Ability to work in both manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing expirience, ideally in consumables, instruments, or electronics.
• Quality control or QC experience in a production or laboratory setting.
• Laser welding experience in an R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with laser cutters and 3D printers in a workshop setting.
• Interest in medical devices and products that directly impact patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team environment and build long-lasting professional relationships.

Work Environment

This role is based in a service-oriented organization that supports end-to-end product development for medical devices and tests, including both product design and clinical trial support. The work is split between a cleanroom assembly area, a workshop, and a testing space. Approximately 50% of the time is spent in a cleanroom assembly area using typical manufacturing equipment, inspection tools, welders, and related instruments. Another 50% of the time is spent in a workshop environment that includes laser cutters and 3D printers for prototyping and component fabrication. A minimal portion of time is spent in a warehouse testing area performing product and system tests. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to procedures, with a culture that puts people first and values close, supportive teams working on meaningful products that impact patients across the nation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

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 Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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