Job Details
Posted 18 June, 2026
Job Id: 628168
Sr. Mechanical Engineering Technician
Job Description
Will contribute to the development activities, sustaining needs and transfer of the company’s new medical devices. Supports engineers in exercising judgment in building prototypes, developing test methods and conducting tests, collecting data and evaluating against specific criteria and maintaining equipment to implement designs, create technical reports, and ensure product/system functionality. The Engineering Technician is responsible in the areas of mechanical components and assembly build and test. Specific duties include mechanical and electro-mechanical prototyping and testing – thermal, structural, fluidic, and kinematic. Additionally, support mechanical parts procurement, documenting, and drafting if applicable.
Key Responsibilities
* Prototype Development: Assist engineers in building, modifying, and testing prototypes and systems. Including tools/fixtures.
* Testing & Data: Perform experiments, run diagnostics, and assist with collection/analyzing data for engineering projects. Assure calibration of equipment.
* Documentation & Reporting: Create detailed lab reports, and project documentation. Support technical drawings/specification changes.
* Support Design Transfer: Assist with transfer of documentation to manufacturing and engineering activities such as Verification and Validation testing and reporting.
* Sustaining Engineering: Support sustaining activities related to current products lines with testing, redlining proposed changes.
Skills
* Attention to detail and understanding of engineering test principles
* Able to meet deadlines and thrive in fast paced environment
* Ability to work closely with electrical and optical designers
* Experience with electro-mechanical testing equipment such as Metrology, Thermocouple, Manometer, Tensile and Compression, Sound Meter, Fluid Flow Meters and Sensors, etc.
* Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to lift 40 lbs
Education Requirements
* High School Diploma Required
* BA in Mechanical Engineering preferred or similarly applicable Technology Studies Experience Requirements
* Five (5) years minimum experience in medical device capital equipment development support in areas of prototyping building, testing and reporting.
* Standard Microsoft Office computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Complimentary Experience
* Operating 3D printers, slicer operations, maintaining/troubleshooting 3D printer issues.
* Working with regulated activities such IEC 60601, ISO 13485 standards * Oracle PLM and/or Helix ALM.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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