Engineering Technician

Therakos Healthcare Limited; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/AD&D

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Job summary

Therakos Healthcare Limited seeks an Engineering Technician to support R&D from concept through verification and manufacturing transfer. You will prototype, test, and refine new products with close collaboration to engineering, ensuring documentation meets quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, data collection in Excel, and adherence to clean, organized prototyping practices in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering technology or related field.
• Hands-on engineering lab or prototyping experience.
• Ability to read drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with data recording and basic analysis in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage prototyping function in the R&D lab (3D printing, laser cutting, milling, band saw, hand tools).
• Build and assemble mechanical/electrical prototypes per drawings and schematics.
• Collaborate with engineers to modify prototypes based on feedback.
• Maintain a safe, organized prototyping workspace.
• Develop test methods, define setup and data collection, draft test protocols.
• Ensure clear documentation aligned with internal quality standards.
• Execute tests per protocols; record and summarize data.
• Track equipment status, calibration, maintenance, and availability.
• Coordinate with external vendors for calibration/servicing.
• Maintain lab inventories and procurement of supplies.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

3D printers

Drill press

Milling machine

Lathe

Band saw

Laser cutter

CAD (SolidWorks)

Excel

Job description

The Engineering Technician will play a critical role within the R&D organization, supporting the design, prototyping, and testing of new products and technologies. This role will support product development from early concept development through verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer.

Job requirements

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Biomedical Technology, or related field
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in an engineering lab or prototyping environment
• Experience with basic fabrication tools (hand tools, drill press, mill, lathe, 3D printers, etc.)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience with Excel or similar tools for data recording and basic analysis
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Clear documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a regulated design environment and applying structured design and documentation practices (e.g., ISO 13485, MDR, AS9100, or similar)
• Experience with CAD and solid modeling (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Familiarity with fluid systems, pumps, sensors, or optical systems
• Experience supporting design verification or validation testing

Job responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the prototyping function of the engineering R&D lab (3D printing, laser cutting, milling machine, band saw, and various hand tools)
• Build and assemble mechanical and electrical prototypes, fixtures, and test setups based on engineering drawings, schematics, and verbal direction
• Collaborate with engineering team to modify and rework prototypes based on design feedback
• Maintain a safe and organized prototyping workspace
• Assist with development of test methods, including defining the test setup, instrumentation, data collection approach, and drafting/revising test protocols.
• Ensure clear, structured documentation aligned with internal quality standards
• Execute engineering tests according to approved protocols; record, organize, and summarize test data
• Track equipment status, including calibration, maintenance, and availability
• Coordinate with external vendors for calibration, repairs, and serving of equipment as required.
• Assist with equipment logs, labeling, and documentation systems
• Procure lab supplies, components, and consumables in support of engineering activities; maintain inventory of commonly used materials and ensure adequate stock levels
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate records
• Life/AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with large company match
• Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company match