Job Description
The R&D Engineering Technician will work with a variety of technologies to support New Product and Process Development engineers in a medical device environment. The individual will be responsible for the effective, efficient, and safe operation of several large pieces of specialty equipment, including laser cutting equipment, coating application, electroplating, and laboratory measurement tools. This person will be responsible for helping solve complex manufacturing challenges, ensuring high-quality outcomes, and keeping customer projects on schedule.
ResponsibilitiesSupport engineers with technical tasks as needed.Follow verbal and written instructions for preparing medical device components for different processes.Prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities, and communicate those priorities to different stakeholders.Program laser patterns to achieve required position and tolerances.Provide laser ablated samples to engineering for sales efforts.Apply coatings to medical devices.Clean and organize work areas.Assist engineering in designing tooling for production.Interface with quality personnel to develop inspection procedures to verify the acceptability of components.Effectively resolve problems as they arise and seek assistance in a timely manner.Support engineers on time-sensitive projects and assist with issues that would prevent meeting delivery deadlines.Help conduct process qualification runs (OQ & PQ).Help maintain quality, process control, corrective actions, cleanliness, and safety.Essential SkillsEngineering and troubleshooting skills.Minimum requirement of a High School diploma or equivalent.Two-year technical degree or comparable experience preferred.Experience with laser cutting and support validation processes.Use of optical microscope.Chemical process experience or at least chemical safety knowledge.Strong communication skills for executing engineering tasks once defined by the engineering team.Additional Skills & QualificationsDesire to stay at the same job for a long time due to extensive training on processes.Capability to grow within the role.Work Environment
The position requires working 70-75% of the time in a lab or production environment. The current facility is located in southern Anoka, but the team is moving to a new building in northern Anoka at the end of August. The role is onsite.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.
Summary of Employee Benefits
Professional Plating Inc. offers the following benefits to full time employees, available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment:
United Healthcare Group Health Insurance
•\tProfessional Plating provides funds each month to help cover the cost of the employer-sponsored health insurance.
•\t2 plans available, depending on the coverage needs of the employee.
Optum Health Savings Account
•\tProfessional Plating deposits a minimum of $250.00 per year into each eligible employee’s HSA account. These pre-tax deductions can be used to pay for expenses beyond those covered by health insurance.
John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Account
•\tThrough payroll deduction, an employee may deduct a percentage of their pay each week to invest in John Hancock 401(k) retirement and/or Roth IRA accounts.
•\tProfessional Plating matches a certain percentage, and employees are vested immediately.
Delta Dental Group Dental and Vision Insurance
•\tLow monthly premiums
•\tProfessional Plating Inc. pays a significant portion of the single or family dental premium.
•\tDelta Dental benefits include coverage for diagnostic and preventative services, basic restorative care and services, and other complex services
Supplemental Insurance Benefits
•\tSeveral additional insurance products are available through AFLAC via payroll deduction, including:
•\tLife
•\tDisability Income
•\tVision
•\tCancer, Critical Illness, Accident and More!
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Anoka,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 2025.
About Actalent
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