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Job Title: Engineering Technician (Part-Time Contract)

Job Description

This part-time Engineering Technician role supports the repair, assembly, and small-batch production of medical devices and related cable and harness assemblies in a regulated environment. You will work hands-on with electromechanical components, perform precision soldering, and build sub-assemblies that directly contribute to the reliability and performance of advanced bladder scanning equipment. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented technician who enjoys meticulous, quality-driven work and is interested in a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and rework on medical devices and related electromechanical components in accordance with established procedures.
• Build and assemble mechanical and electromechanical sub-assemblies to support device manufacturing and service needs.
• Assemble small quantities of production cables and wire harnesses in-house for low-volume or non-outsourced products.
• Perform soldering of electronic components and cable assemblies to specification, including through-hole and fine-pitch work where applicable.
• Read, interpret, and follow assembly and engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality procedures with high accuracy.
• Use appropriate test equipment to support troubleshooting, verification, and repair of devices and assemblies.
• Document all work performed clearly and accurately to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Follow regulated quality system practices and adhere to applicable standards throughout all repair and assembly activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area that supports safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams as needed to resolve issues and improve processes related to device repair and assembly.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on soldering experience with electronic components, including through-hole and preferably fine-pitch soldering.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity for precision assembly and repair work.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow assembly and engineering drawings, work instructions, and written procedures.
• Comfort working in a regulated environment and following structured quality and documentation practices.
• Troubleshooting skills in electromechanical systems, including basic electrical and mechanical problem-solving.
• Experience using test equipment to support diagnostics and verification of device performance.
• Work history in a medical device or other regulated environment, with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry, particularly with regulated product development, manufacturing, or service.
• Experience working under FDA or similar regulated quality systems and familiarity with quality documentation requirements.
• Work history in other regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or electronics.
• Understanding of quality system concepts and compliance expectations in a regulated manufacturing or service environment.
• Interest in working with ultrasound bladder scanners that support improved patient care and help reduce Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI).

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

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Minnetonka,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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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