Engineering Technician

GForce Life Sciences; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences seeks an Engineering Technician for on-site prototyping and testing in Salt Lake City, UT. The role supports engineers and scientists in developing, prototyping, and validating medical devices used for stroke treatment in a clean room environment.

Responsibilities include building prototypes, conducting tests, documenting results, and assisting with process development while complying with GLP standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years technical work experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Two-year technical degree (AA or certification) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, or process development in a regulated/scientific setting.
• Ability to interpret preliminary equipment drawings and specs.
• Experience with bench fixturing and tooling design.
• Experience working with external vendors and managing supplies/services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to quality and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers, scientists, and project teams in building, prototyping, and testing medical device products (catheters, guide wires).
• Follow detailed testing, documentation, and data entry instructions; ensure GLP quality compliance.
• Support development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products.
• Create prototypes, assist with design concepts, contribute to process innovation.
• Coordinate with external vendors to source supplies and services as needed.
• Communicate project status and technical information clearly, verbally and in writing.
• Participate in project team meetings and support cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical experience

Prototyping

Testing

Process development

Documentation

Vendor management

Communication

Education

AA or technical certificate

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Bench fixturing design

Tooling design

Job description

Engineering Technician - Prototyping and Test

12 month contract

Must be able to work on a W2

On-site in Salt Lake City, UT

Summary

Our client, a company operating within the medical device industry in Salt Lake City, UT, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide an Engineering Technician. This position will work onsite in a clean room environment to support the development, prototyping, and testing of medical devices used for stroke treatment. The role involves direct collaboration with engineers and scientists, focusing on product analysis, process development, and quality assurance.

DUTIES / EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE

• Assist engineers, scientists, and project teams in building, prototyping, and testing medical device products such as catheters and guide wires.
• Follow detailed instructions for testing, documentation, and data entry, ensuring compliance with quality and GLP standards.
• Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products.
• Use technical knowledge to create prototypes, assist with design concepts, and contribute to process innovation.
• Coordinate with external vendors to source supplies and services as needed.
• Communicate project status and technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Participate in project team meetings and actively support cross-functional teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' technical work experience, with 5+ years preferred.
• Two-year technical degree (such as AA or certification) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, or process development within a regulated or scientific environment.
• Ability to interpret preliminary equipment and prototype drawings and specifications.
• Bench fixturing and tooling design experience.
• Experience working with external vendors and managing external supplies/services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to quality and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

NICE TO HAVE

• Medical device industry experience, particularly with devices such as catheters and guide wires for stroke patients.
• Experience with engineering statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, SPC, stress/strain analysis).