R&d Engineering Technician

Job Description

The R&D Engineering Technician will collaborate with New Product and Process Development engineers in the medical device sector. This role involves operating large specialty equipment such as laser cutting machines, coating application tools, electroplating devices, and laboratory measurement tools. The technician will address complex manufacturing challenges and ensure the efficient and safe operation of equipment while maintaining high‑quality outcomes.

• Support engineers with technical tasks as needed.
• Follow verbal and written instructions for preparing medical device components for various processes.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities, effectively communicating priorities to stakeholders.
• Program laser patterns to match customer specifications, ensuring required positions 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.
• Resolve problems as they arise and seek assistance in a timely manner.
• Support engineers on time‑sensitive projects and assist with issues that could prevent meeting delivery deadlines.
• Conduct process qualification runs (OQ & PQ).
• Maintain quality, process control, corrective actions, cleanliness, and safety.

• Engineering and troubleshooting skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement.
• Two‑year technical degree or comparable experience is preferred.
• Experience with laser cutting and validation processes.
• Proficiency in using an optical microscope.
• Chemical process experience or chemical safety knowledge.
• Strong communication skills to execute engineering tasks in the lab.

This is a permanent position based out of Anoka, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/hr.

Benefits (subject to change and specific elections, etc.):

• 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 Anoka, MN.

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.