["Process Engineering Technician","Process Engineering Technician"]

Engineering Technician II

We are seeking an Engineering Technician II to support a pilot catheter manufacturing line as production volume increases. This individual will play a critical role in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, supporting operators, maintaining uptime, and helping improve manufacturing processes in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment issues

• Support approximately 12-20 manufacturing workstations

• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues

• Assist operators with equipment and process-related challenges

• Perform preventative maintenance activities

• Collaborate with engineers on fixture improvements and manufacturing enhancements

• Build or modify simple fixtures when needed

• Support process improvement initiatives and production scale-up activities

• Help maintain efficient manufacturing operations in a dynamic production environment

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of engineering technician, manufacturing technician, or similar experience

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience

• Experience with manufacturing equipment and production support

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills

• Experience supporting operators in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to independently diagnose equipment issues

• Strong critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing experience

• Catheter manufacturing experience

• Cleanroom manufacturing experience

• Contract manufacturing (CMO) experience

• Fixture design or fabrication experience

• CAD experience

• Machining experience

• Experience with glue dispensing systems, microscopes, or fiber optic manufacturing

Work Environment

This position supports a pilot catheter manufacturing operation in Carlsbad, California. The role is highly hands-on and involves working directly on the production floor with operators, engineers, and manufacturing equipment. The environment is dynamic and continuously evolving as production scales. Candidates should be comfortable with a primarily first-shift schedule while maintaining flexibility to support preventative maintenance activities outside standard production hours when needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

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