Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Technician interprets engineering prints and models, develops CNC programs, and sets up Swiss and milling machine centers to produce high-quality components. This role focuses on creating capable, cost-effective, and sustainable manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement, quality assurance, and Lean initiatives in a growing medical device manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering prints and 3D models to create accurate CNC programs for Swiss and milling machine centers.

• Set up CNC machines and machining centers to produce components that meet specification and quality requirements.

• Select cutting tools that provide cost-effective tool life and fully utilize tooling capabilities.

• Develop capable, cost-effective, and sustainable machining processes for new and existing products.

• Write clear work instructions and procedures to support manufacturing processes and ensure repeatability.

• Apply a full understanding of G-code to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs.

• Advocate for and implement high quality standards and Lean manufacturing principles throughout daily work.

• Assess, interpret, and communicate technical specifications and requirements to all relevant departments.

• Identify, plan, and complete continuous improvement projects, including cycle time reduction and perishable tooling selection and cost reduction.

• Create, coordinate, and document engineering tests to validate processes and tooling.

• Perform quality assurance tests and inspections to verify compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in or lead the development of tooling designs and CNC programming for complex parts.

• Modify bills of materials (BOM) and bills of operations (BOO) within the ERP system through established change control processes.

• Assist with costing and quoting activities related to tooling and process development.

• Troubleshoot and resolve daily manufacturing and machining issues in alignment with Lean structures and problem-solving methods.

• Maintain and improve machining and secondary operational processes to ensure consistent performance and output.

• Support process validation activities and documentation as needed for medical device manufacturing.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to support new product introduction and ongoing production.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 years of experience in a technical field, preferably related to CNC machining or manufacturing engineering.

• Hands-on experience with CNC process improvements, troubleshooting, validation, and change control.

• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software, preferably SolidWorks, NX, and Esprit.

• Experience with CNC programming, including G-code for Swiss and milling machine centers.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models, and technical specifications.

• Experience with fixture and tooling design and engineering for machining applications.

• Strong understanding of machining equipment, milling operations, and maintenance considerations.

• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively with engineering, production, and quality teams.

• Experience applying continuous improvement and continuous process improvement methods in a manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and basic Lean tools.

• Ability to perform quality assurance tests and support validation activities in a regulated environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex precision parts.

• Work history working in a precision manufacturing shop environment, ideally in medical device or medical technology.

• LEAN or Six Sigma training with demonstrated application in process or quality improvement projects.

• Experience working within an ISO-regulated environment, such as ISO standards for medical device manufacturing.

• Exposure to ERP systems and experience modifying BOM and BOO through formal change control.

• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing requirements and documentation practices.

• Experience with SolidWorks, NX, and Esprit specifically for CAD/CAM and machining workflows.

• Ability to support costing and quoting activities related to tooling and process development.

• Comfort working in a growing organization where engineering capabilities and processes are scaling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $91500.00/yr.

Health & Insurance Benefits: - Medical plans = company contributes a generous portion of the premium cost. - Dental plan = employer-supported. - Voluntary vision plan = low-cost, employee-elected. - Basic Life Insurance = 100% employer-paid. - Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) = 100% employer-paid. - Short-term disability = 100% employer-paid. - Long-term disability = 100% employer-paid. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) = 100% employer-paid. Retirement & Savings: - Retirement contributions (details referenced in the summary, plan documents hold the specifics). Spending Accounts: - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Dependent Care FSA

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.

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