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Job Title: Equipment Engineer

Job Description

The Equipment Engineer II evaluates, selects, and supports manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of company products. This role oversees the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment, from selection and installation through validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement. As a technical specialist, the engineer contributes to research and development initiatives, supports process engineering and repair teams, and helps introduce or advance technologies and therapies while adhering to established policies and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and order manufacturing equipment that is appropriate and cost-effective for producing company products.
• Oversee the installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain current and accurate records of equipment manufacturers’ technical notices, upgrades, and safety issues, and ensure that relevant updates are implemented.
• Study equipment performance to identify opportunities to increase uptime and resolve equipment-related problems that affect the manufacturing process.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing equipment repair teams and process engineering organizations to troubleshoot issues and improve equipment performance.
• Define, write, and maintain preventative maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Contribute as an individual technical specialist to projects that advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies, from design through implementation.
• Formulate, deliver, and manage assigned projects, coordinating with stakeholders to achieve defined objectives and project milestones.
• Recommend enhancements to systems, processes, or equipment to solve problems and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the job area.
• Communicate regularly with internal contacts to share information, report status, and discuss needs and issues that support informed decision-making.
• Participate in cross-functional assignments as needed, collaborating with other functions to support broader organizational goals.
• Provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals or support staff in related technical areas, acting as a mentor when appropriate.
• Apply equipment IQ (Installation Qualification) practices and support the full process validation lifecycle, including process characterization, Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Support computer and software validation activities associated with manufacturing equipment and related systems.
• Participate in change control processes for medical devices, ensuring that equipment and process changes are properly assessed, documented, and implemented.

Essential Skills

• Practical knowledge and demonstrated competence in equipment engineering and maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in equipment maintenance, including troubleshooting, repair support, and preventive maintenance planning.
• Experience in equipment Installation Qualification (IQ) for manufacturing systems.
• Experience with the process validation lifecycle, including process characterization, Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Experience with computer and software validation related to manufacturing equipment and associated systems.
• Experience with change control processes in a medical device environment.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision on moderately complex projects and assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal stakeholders and sharing technical information.
• Bachelor’s degree (Baccalaureate) or, for degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an advanced degree with 0 years of experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as an equipment engineer in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably involving medical devices or similar products.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance program development and documentation.
• Ability to contribute to research and development initiatives related to new technologies or therapies.
• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to entry-level professionals or technical support staff.
• Capability to adjust or recommend enhancements to systems and processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Comfort working on cross-functional assignments and collaborating with diverse technical and operational teams.

Work Environment

The role operates in a manufacturing and research environment that focuses on the development and production of complex products, including medical devices and related technologies. The Equipment Engineer II works primarily on-site around manufacturing equipment, supporting installation, qualification, validation, and maintenance activities. The position involves frequent interaction with process engineering, equipment repair teams, and other internal stakeholders. Work is generally conducted during standard business hours, with some flexibility required to support equipment-related activities, validations, or project milestones. The environment emphasizes adherence to established procedures, quality systems, and change control processes, particularly for validated equipment and medical device manufacturing. Appropriate professional attire and any required safety or protective equipment are expected when working in production or laboratory areas

This is a Contract position based out of Fridley, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fridley,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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