Technician/Junior Engineer

Job Title: R&D Technician/Junior Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated R&D Technician or Junior Quality Engineer to support inspection activities for medical device components and assemblies. This role involves performing dimensional inspections, documenting results, and ensuring products meet defined specifications and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will possess experience within the medical device industry, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections of medical device components and assemblies.
• Document inspection results and ensure products meet quality specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and inspection methods.
• Conduct documentation review and testing validation.
• Troubleshoot and build-out processes.
• Adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in documenting inspection results.

Essential Skills

• Experience in the medical device industry or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficiency in selecting and using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, height gauges, and vision systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Proficient computer skills for entering and maintaining inspection data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience operating MicroVu Vision systems and programming MicroVu inspection routines.
• Exposure to quality systems within ISO and FDA-regulated environments.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

Work Environment

The position is 100% on-site and requires working independently as well as collaborating with other technicians from the engineering team. The work environment is centered around a state-of-the-art device to treat prostate cancer, which has received U.S. FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its innovative therapy.

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This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.