Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Description

Trident Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician for one of our clients in Burlington, MA
, a global leader in business and technology services.

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Onsite (Burlington, MA)

$35- $40/hr on W2 (inclusive all)

6 Months

This position, located in Burlington, MA, 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.

• Prototype Development:
  Assist engineers in building, modifying, and testing prototypes and systems, including tools and fixtures.
• Testing & Data:
  Perform experiments, run diagnostics, and assist with collection and analysis of data for engineering projects. Assure calibration of equipment.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Create detailed lab reports and project documentation. Support technical drawings and 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 product lines with testing and redlining proposed changes.

• Attention to detail and understanding of engineering test principles
• Able to meet deadlines and thrive in a 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

• High School Diploma required
• BA in Mechanical Engineering preferred or similarly applicable Technology Studies

• 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

• Operating 3D printers, slicer operations, maintaining and troubleshooting 3D printer issues
• Working with regulated activities such as IEC 60601 and ISO 13485 standards
• Oracle PLM and/or Helix ALM

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.