Engineering Technician

Planet Pharma; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their R&D lab team. This role involves performing laboratory tasks, analyzing data, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical background and be skilled in troubleshooting and technical documentation. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the development of cutting-edge biotechnology solutions. If you're eager to apply your skills in a hands-on role and grow in a dynamic industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of mechanical or electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to understand technical schematics and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of research and development laboratory tasks.
• Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Write experimental reports and maintain records.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Basic computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team orientation

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

AA degree or higher

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Microsoft tools

Statistical tools

Job description

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This range is provided by Planet Pharma. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $26.50/hr

Engineering Technician Needed-Must have Mechanical or Electrical experience

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
• 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 skills

Interview Platform: onsite

Top 3 must haves:

-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.

Pay Rate: $21-26.50/hr

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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401(k)

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