Manufacturing Technician

Now Hiring: Cleanroom Equipment Technician

The Manufacturing Equipment Technician performs preventive maintenance on production equipment, supports process validations and engineering trials, and serves as a key resource on the production floor for quality and equipment-related inquiries. This role champions safety and 5S standards, collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, and actively drives root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance activities on production equipment, including component replacement, alignment calibration, and system diagnostics.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance teams for equipment escalations and ensure all maintenance documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Serve as the primary resource on the production floor for quality-related inquiries pertaining to equipment and processes.
• Communicate effectively with Quality personnel and ensure production staff understand and follow established quality protocols.
• Support Engineering teams in executing process validations, tooling qualifications, and design changes by providing practical production floor insights.
• Champion and enforce adherence to safety guidelines, QSR requirements, ISO standards, and 5S housekeeping practices.
• Take a leadership role in 5S initiatives to maintain organized, clean, and efficient workspaces.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to meet production and yield goals and resolve production challenges.
• Ensure continuous alignment between production operations and quality objectives through regular cross-functional communication.
• Lead or participate in root cause investigations for recurring process or quality issues and document findings as required.
• Propose and support the implementation of continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and yield.
• Install and validate equipment and processes in the production area following established validation procedures to improve yield and reduce cycle time.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of technician experience, including hands-on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma, vocational education, or technical education/certification.
• Experience working in the medical device industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a cleanroom environment and follow cleanroom protocols.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Understanding of laboratory practices relevant to regulated manufacturing settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on production devices and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing maintenance and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret operating data and make appropriate on-line adjustments to equipment or processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with device maintenance and equipment support in a medical device cleanroom environment.
• Exposure to QSR and ISO standards in a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Experience participating in or supporting process validations, tooling qualifications, and design changes.
• Root Cause Analysis
• Experience certifying or training manufacturing associates on production processes.

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 $28.32 - $33.28/hr. 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 Jun 16, 2026.