Mechanical Engineering Technician

Job Summary

Join a world‑class academic orthopaedic team dedicated to shaping the future of patient care through medical device innovation. As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you’ll collaborate with visionary clinicians, researchers, engineers, and manufacturing experts to design and translate cutting‑edge technologies into real‑world clinical solutions. Work in a state‑of‑the‑art facility equipped with advanced technical resources and supported by a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and impact.

This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate level engineering student to gain resume building work experience while progressing toward their degree.

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Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances. Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling mechanical prototype models from blueprints, schematics, or sketches. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models.

Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is created to engineering specifications. Requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision. Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry‑Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S45721, Grade: S14.

Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances. Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling mechanical prototype models from blueprints, schematics, or sketches. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models.

Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is created to engineering specifications. Requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision. Requires at least 1 year of related experience. This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S45722, Grade: S16.

Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances. Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling mechanical prototype models from blueprints, schematics, or sketches. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models.

Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is created to engineering specifications. Requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less‑experienced team members. Requires 3+ years of related experience. This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S45723, Grade: S19.

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Mechanical Technician, I – Requires little to no related experience;
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