Title: Engineering TechnicianPay: $20.00 - $24.00/hourLocation: Naperville, ILSchedule: Standard Office HoursDuration: 12-Month ContractSupport the validation and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes within a regulated, clean room medical device environment. This role designs and executes feasibility studies, experiments, and tests, analyzes results, and develops findings and reports to support Engineering decision-making.Job ResponsibilitiesSetting up and executing feasibility studies, experiments, and tests — both creating and following established protocols — to validate and improve equipment and manufacturing processes/methods based on engineering principlesAnalyzing results, making recommendations, and developing reports for Engineering reviewOperating a variety of test equipment to assess characteristics of the manufacturing environmentEssential Job Duties and Job FunctionsConsult with Engineers, Technicians, and Assemblers on processes to execute experiments and/or production runs; support equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions, and rework as neededReview documentation and take appropriate action to ensure information is properly catalogued, following through to validation and qualification of equipment, including transferring information to appropriate locations (e.g., ECRs, SOPs, drawings, tooling) for Engineering approvalUtilize manufacturing software (e.g., JDE, QMS, PLM) to update documentation in systemsDevelop training and documentation materials in collaboration with Engineering, identifying opportunities for modification and enabling seamless knowledge transfer of project and manufacturing processes; apply process knowledge to recommend process changesMay lead projects related to new equipment validation, equipment investigations, testing, objective evidence of product dispositions, and reworkIdentify potential improvement opportunities and propose solutions to optimize processes and/or equipment (e.g., redesign of basic equipment, tools, fixtures) to improve manufacturing processes, for Engineering reviewProvide coaching and guidance to techniciansKnowledge and SkillsExcellent computer skills required, including MS Office Suite; ERP/MRP systems experience preferredAbility to read, comprehend, write, and speak English, with strong communication skillsKnowledge of and adherence to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to clean room medical device manufacturingKnowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices in a medical device environmentStrict attention to detailAbility to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful mannerAbility to work effectively in a team environment with minimal supervisionProven success adhering to project schedules and managing small projectsSubstantial knowledge of validation and improvement of automated equipmentAbility to troubleshoot manufacturing equipmentKnowledge of material compatibility in the proposed use environmentEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent0–2 years of experience required#J-18808-Ljbffr