Engineering Technician

REQ Solutions; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

REQ Solutions is seeking an Engineering Test Technician (Medical Device) for an onsite role in Minnesota. The position focuses on hands-on testing, lab operations, and equipment maintenance within a packaging engineering lab.

Responsibilities include preparing test samples, running standard tests, recording results, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements. Candidates should have basic mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn new testing methods

Responsibilities

• The Packaging Lab Technician provides hands‑on support for package testing, laboratory operations, and equipment maintenance within a packaging engineering laboratory.
• Responsible for preparing test samples, executing standardized test methods, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring laboratory equipment and work areas remain organized and compliant with quality requirements.
• Perform routine package testing under the guidance of engineers and senior technicians.
• Prepare, label, condition, and document test samples.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as compression testers, environmental chambers, seal strength testers, and leak test systems.
• Record test results and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Assist with calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Support engineers with project activities and completion of work requests.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Lab operations

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Strong communication

Tools

Compression testers

Environmental chambers

Seal strength testers

Leak test systems

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Test Technician (Medical Device)

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• The Packaging Lab Technician provides hands‑on support for package testing, laboratory operations, and equipment maintenance within a packaging engineering laboratory.
• Responsible for preparing test samples, executing standardized test methods, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring laboratory equipment and work areas remain organized and compliant with quality requirements.
• Perform routine package testing under the guidance of engineers and senior technicians.
• Prepare, label, condition, and document test samples.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as compression testers, environmental chambers, seal strength testers, and leak test systems.
• Record test results and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Assist with calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Support engineers with project activities and completion of work requests.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Education/Experience:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn new testing methods