Mechanical Engineering Technician

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Mechanical Engineering Technician” for one of our clients in "Burlington, MA”, a global leader in medical technology and pharmaceutical industry.

Role:
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Type:
Contract
Work Location:
Onsite (Burlington, MA)
Rate: $48.65/hr on w2

Education:

High School Diploma required. Engineering degree or related technical studies are a plus, but not required.

Soft Skills / Cultural Fit for This Role:

• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude

• Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with engineers

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced prototype/lab environment
What Type of Background or Profile Has Worked Well in This Position:

• Several years of hands-on experience with electromechanical capital equipment

• Mechanical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Technician, Engineering Technician, or strong Assembly Technician backgrounds

• Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, and documentation activities

• Medical device experience preferred, but not required

• Strong experience with troubleshooting, mechanical assembly, and test support

Nice-to-have experience includes:
— 3D printing and slicer software
— IEC 60601-1 or ISO 13485 regulated environments
— Oracle PLM or Helix ALM
— CAD exposure (not a hard requirement, but a plus)

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Support engineers with hands-on prototype development, assembly, modification, and testing activities

• Build and test mechanical and electromechanical systems including thermal, structural, fluidic, vibration, sound, and kinematic testing

• Collect, compile, and analyze test data and generate technical reports

• Assist with documenting assembly processes and creating work instructions

• Support design transfer activities and sustaining engineering efforts including redlining and replacement component testing

• Assist with mechanical parts procurement, prototype support, and engineering lab activities

• Work closely with electrical and optical engineering teams during development and testing phases

Additional Notes:

• The team is specifically looking for a candidate who can "hit the ground running” with minimal hand-holding

• This role was intentionally revised to avoid attracting overqualified design engineers and instead focus on strong hands-on technicians

• CAD is not a hard requirement but remains a strong plus

• Please prioritize candidates with strong testing/documentation experience tied to electromechanical systems

About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale