Engineer Technician III

BiVACOR Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Generous vacation and PTO policies

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

A medical device company in Huntington Beach is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the development and scaling of assembly and test processes for innovative cardiovascular technology. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and attention to detail, as you will bridge design and production while ensuring compliance with FDA and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree or relevant certification with 3+ years of manufacturing experience, along with a commitment to quality and precision in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or regulated industries, preferably medical devices.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and document work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Conduct inspections and tests on products and components.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance and process changes.
• Provide technical assistance and training to operators.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Quality-first mindset

Ability to work independently

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Associate Degree or certification in Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

The Engineering Technician is a hands‑on role responsible for supporting the development, improvement, and scaling of assembly and test processes for a Class III medical device. The Engineering Technician will help bridge between design and production by executing validations, maintaining equipment, documenting processes, and supporting pilot and low‑volume manufacturing operations. This role will work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and Biomedical Engineers, Quality, and Operations to deliver and scale a regulated medical product in a fast‑paced environment.

This role requires strong technical skills, a quality‑first mindset, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
This hands‑on role contributes to advancing BiVACOR’s innovative cardiovascular technology and requires precision and attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Equipment Maintenance & Calibration

Set up, operate, and maintain production and test equipment in accordance with manufacturing instructions and quality standards.

Support equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validations, and test method validations.

Perform routine maintenance and calibration of manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.

Build products whilst complying with environmental controls, hygiene, procedures, and work instructions.

Develop assembly and test fixtures in accordance with work instructions.

Inspect supplier components against quality inspection documentation.

Test, inspect, and measure finished products, components, and devices to verify compliance with functional specifications, using established procedures, work instructions, and test protocols.

Troubleshoot, adjust, or repair, and perform root cause analysis on finished products, components, or parts.

Process Support

• Assist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Support engineers in implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assist quality and purchasing team with maintenance of inventory logs.
• Assist engineers with the creation, modification, review, and processing of work instructions, assembly drawings, processes, protocols, reports, records, and design change orders.

Quality Assurance

Conduct inspections and tests on products and components to ensure they meet quality standards.

Document and report any non‑conformances or defects to the engineering team.

Contribute to failure analysis and root cause investigations (e.g., NCRs, CAPAs).

Ensure cleanroom or controlled manufacturing areas meet housekeeping, ESD, and 5S requirements.

Documentation and Compliance

Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, calibration, and process changes.

Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP standards in all activities.

• Work closely with manufacturing engineers, quality teams, and production staff to support daily operations.
• Provide technical assistance and training to operators on equipment and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Skills & Experience

• Associate Degree or certification in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or production—preferably in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and document work accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

BiVACOR ® is a clinical stage medical device company developing the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH), the first long‑term therapy for patients with severe heart failure. The TAH is designed to replace the complete function of the native heart and address the global unmet need of patients with end‑stage heart failure (HF) by providing a next generation life‑extending solution.

Headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA and with an international office in Brisbane, Australia, BiVACOR was founded in 2008 by a team of internationally renowned biomedical engineers and cardiac surgeons, including Chief Technical Officer, Daniel Timms, PhD and Chief Medical Officer, William Cohn, MD. The original IP was developed by Daniel Timms who continues to collaborate with various researchers and institutes in Australia. Our highly driven and performing team has complementary science and business minds to focus on “Replacing Hearts and Restoring Lives.”

Today, BiVACOR has a robust collaborative network that extends nationally and internationally and boasts a team of world‑class engineers, medical specialists, and business executives fervent to advance this ground‑breaking technology. Core to us and our culture is collaboration, working hard and recognizing those around us.

BiVACOR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail].

Our Benefits and Perks

Health and Welfare

• Medical Benefits – Numerous HMO and PPO options, several of which have monthly premiums fully employer funded.
• Dental/Vision, Short-term & Long-term Disability also available at low employee cost.

Vacation and PTO

BiVACOR also has very generous vacation and PTO policies. Vacation policy for first year employees is 80 hours per year. Increasing yearly up to 136 hours upon 7th year of employment. In addition to vacation, we also have a PTO policy equaling an additional 80 hours of time off per year.

401(k)

BiVACOR proudly offers both Non-Elective and Elective 401(k) plans.

Our Non-Elective 401(k) is a 4% employer only contribution, made on your behalf each pay period and immediately vested upon 90-day qualification.

Our Elective 401(k)-employer match is up to 6%. That means that for every dollar you contribute to your 401 (k), you will receive a matching dollar‑for‑dollar contribution in your account up to 6% of your pay.

Incentives

Short-Term and Long-Term Incentives are also part of our current benefit package.