Engineering Technician

Lancesoft; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a candidate for a laboratory research/development role involving simple to moderately complex tasks, requiring good judgment and routine recommendations. You will perform experiments, maintain equipment, and document results in a fast-paced R&D lab.

The position emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and preparing experimental reports. You should have an AA degree or higher, up to 2 years in mechanical or electrical work, strong documentation skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• AA degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 1-2 years mechanical or electrical experience preferred or engineering internship.
• Strong documentation and following procedures with troubleshooting ability.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments.
• Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and inventory levels.
• Write experimental reports, summaries and protocols; keep detailed records.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate instruments; assist with testing portions of projects.

Skills

attention to detail

technical documentation

teamwork

communication skills

basic computer skills

Education

AA degree or higher

1-2 yrs mechanical/electrical experience

Tools

Scopes & meters

Analytical balances

Microsoft Office / statistics tools

Job description

Summary Work on assignments that are simple or moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Apply basic techniques and procedures to assigned projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments. May make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results. Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies. May write experimental reports, summaries and protocols. May also develop and maintain record keeping for experiment performed. Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments. Individual usually is assigned routine assembly and testing portions of projects (e.G. Product performance and software script testing).

Qualifications

Good written and verbal communication skills Basic computer skills such as word processing, data entry and e-mail Basic science and/or math skills Team orientation Mechanical or Electrical background would be preferred Strong documentation skills Following procedures, but also being able to think outside the box and trouble shoot issues found Education & Experience* AA degree or higher* 1-2 yrs of mechanical or electrical experience is strongly preferred, or engineering grads with some intern experience* normal basic computer skillsInterview Platform: onsiteTop 3 must haves:- attention to detail- experience with technical documentation- ability to work on a team.

Top Technical Skills Needed

- troubleshooting using basic lab equipment such as scopes- meters, analytical balances- ability to understand technical schematics and specifications.- strong computer experience with Microsoft tools, and statistical tools.

This is a position in an R&D lab which will usually require hands on/on-site work. Will they need to enter clean room? NO

Hours: standard working hours 8-5 (can be adjusted +/- 1 hour if needed)