Engineering Technician

Planet Pharma; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in California seeks an Engineering Technician to assemble and test medical devices following GMP and FDA regulations. You will use microscopes, read drawings, and document results accurately.

You will support production operations, train new hires, and contribute to continuous improvement, defect reduction, and proper calibration of equipment in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• AA in a technical field preferred.
• 4–7 years of related medical device manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
• Experience with microscopes and precision assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical devices under microscope per documented procedures.
• Test devices using documented methods.
• Inspect components and final assemblies as needed.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and records.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Verify equipment calibration and maintenance are current.
• Adhere to GMP, QSR, and FDA regulations.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Microscope-based assembly

Precision measurement

Documentation accuracy

Education

High School diploma

AA in technical field

Tools

Hand tools

Microscopes

Measuring devices

Precision equipment

Job description

Engineering Technician

Assemble and test medical devices while following documented procedures, quality standards, GMP, and FDA regulations. Support production operations through accurate documentation, equipment compliance, teamwork, training, and continuous improvement efforts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble medical devices under microscope using complex assembly processes per documented procedures.
• Assist in training new hires on manufacturing procedures and techniques.
• Test medical devices using documented test methods.
• Inspect components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimization and defect reduction, by providing feedback to the Operations team on manufacturing process effectiveness.
• Verify that the maintenance and calibration of manufacturing equipment and tooling are current and compliant with documented procedures.
• Maintain accurate records/documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results, labor (e.g., timecards), and special projects.
• Review completed Manufacturing document to ensure accuracy and compliance with Good Documentation Practices
• Communicate work status, issues, or concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment, including cleanroom operations as needed.
• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and FDA regulations.
• Adhere to general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures, QSR, Good Manufacturing Practices, and FDA regulations.
• Work all required overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and/or Job Experience:

• High School graduate equivalent required.
• AA in a technical field is preferred.
• Minimum 4-7 years related experience in the medical device industry.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly instructions.
• Ability to perform precision work requiring sustained use of a microscope for extended periods.

Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

• Experience with fabrication, equipment, or tight tolerance assembly.
• Experience using hand tools, microscopes, measuring devices, and precision equipment.
• Proven attention to detail and documentation accuracy.