Engineering Technician #101385

Engineering Technician

Location: Round Lake, IL
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite – 5 Days per Week
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Compensation: $25/hour

About the Opportunity

Seeking an Engineering Technician to support laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities involving medical devices and related equipment.

In this role, you will help test medical devices, including infusion pumps, perform operational and functional checks, document test results, and troubleshoot equipment to identify potential failures. You'll work with laboratory tools and technical documentation while collaborating with engineering and laboratory teams to support product performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Testing: Perform routine and moderately complex laboratory tests, experiments, and verification activities involving medical devices and related equipment.
• Device Verification: Conduct functional and operational checks on infusion pumps and other devices to verify performance, connectivity, and proper operation.
• Equipment Troubleshooting: Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot equipment issues or test failures using critical thinking and established procedures.
• Technical Measurements: Perform testing involving pressure, pressure meters, and other basic laboratory measurement equipment.
• Laboratory Equipment Support: Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment, performing basic calibration and troubleshooting, and monitoring laboratory supply inventory.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Record observations, collect test data, analyze results, and help identify potential product or equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher is preferred, although candidates with a high school diploma and relevant hands-on laboratory or technical experience may also be considered.
• Approximately 1–2 years of laboratory, equipment-testing, biomedical, mechanical, electrical, or related technical experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, testing equipment, or troubleshooting technical systems.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, understand technical specifications, and recognize potential equipment failures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team while independently completing assigned tasks.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience troubleshooting equipment using basic laboratory instruments, such as oscilloscopes, meters, and analytical balances.
• Familiarity with pressure-testing equipment, measurement devices, or functional testing procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics, specifications, and test instructions.
• Experience with statistical tools or computer-based testing systems.
• Mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or engineering-related education or experience.

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