Engineering Technician

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Company: Carestream Health

Location: Rochester, NY, US

Compensation: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour (depending on experience and skills)

The Engineering Technician is responsible for providing technical support to the Engineering and Manufacturing teams within an electromechanical medical device assembly environment. This role supports manufacturing product builds, process improvements, equipment validation, troubleshooting, document control activities, and production readiness efforts. The technician works closely with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering teams to diagnose manufacturing issues, restore production capability, and prevent recurrence through process improvements.

Success requires strong analytical and hands‑on troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently in a dynamic factory environment, and a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. The position follows compliance with applicable regulatory and quality system requirements, including ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA Quality System Regulations, and company procedures.

• Follow engineering direction to perform hands‑on evaluation, repair, rework, and modification of electromechanical assemblies and components in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Execute engineering test plans created by the manufacturing engineering team, and collect data to support product verification, process validation, root cause investigations, and process improvements.
• Work closely with production lines to gain a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment, enabling effective troubleshooting and continuous improvement of production issues.
• Assist the manufacturing engineering team with product and process development activities, including engineering builds, new product introductions, and manufacturing transfers.
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assist with training Production Operators and Technicians on SOPs.
• Support process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations of products, equipment, and manufacturing processes to resolve technical issues.
• Create, maintain, and revise controlled manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test methods, engineering change records, and assembly procedures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA regulations, and internal quality system requirements while supporting audits, CAPA activities, change control, and risk management processes.
• Less than 10% travel.
• Other duties as needed.

• Either a high‑school diploma or equivalent AND 4+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in a manufacturing environment.
• OR an associate's degree or greater in a STEM discipline AND 1+ years of experience working as a production or engineering technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (data entry, formulas, charts, and basic data analysis), Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Understanding of complex hardware equipment and the ability to troubleshoot electromechanical assemblies (identify root causes using structured problem‑solving methods).
• Demonstrated understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and document control requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with writing and maintaining work instructions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering in a medical device, healthcare technology, electronics, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
• Experience supporting engineering investigations, validation activities, or new product introduction efforts.

Manufacturing Production & Labs

• Standing: 50-75%
• Walking: 25-50%
• Sitting: 1-25%
• Bending/kneeling: 25-50%
• Carrying, pushing or pulling: 25-50%
• Lifting 20-35 pounds: 1-25%
• Lifting 35-50 pounds: 1-25%
• Lifting 50-100 pounds: 0%

Carestream is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Carestream is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.