Engineering Technician

Actalent; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Onsite workplace

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a GMP Manufacturing Technical Support Specialist in Vandalia, OH, offering hands-on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and validation activities in a regulated environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, support IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and contribute to continuous improvement in medical device and biologics manufacturing.

The role is based in Vandalia, OH, on a contract-to-hire basis with a pay range of $30.00–$33.00 per hour, first shift,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field is required.
• 2+ years in R&D-related equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience with qualification, validation, commissioning, or manufacturing support for equipment and processes.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and process issues.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities.
• Proficiency in GMP and quality standards.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience documenting technical findings and validation docs.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis for investigations.
• Familiarity with change control documentation in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and production issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance and engineering activities to keep equipment reliable.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve challenges.
• Assist with equipment startups, installations, and upgrades.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects on equipment performance and efficiency.
• Support validation and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze technical data for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Prepare technical reports and change control records in alignment with GMP.

Skills

GMP experience

Troubleshooting

IQ/OQ/PQ

Validation

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Calibration

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Calibration tools

Instrumentation

Job description

Job Title: GMP Manufacturing Technical Support Specialist

Job Description

This role provides hands-on technical support in a regulated GMP manufacturing environment, focusing on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement. You will support manufacturing operations by resolving equipment and process issues, executing maintenance and engineering activities, and ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the medical device and biologics space while gaining extensive experience with validation, equipment qualification, and regulated operations.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment, process, and production issues to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Perform maintenance and engineering activities to keep equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve processes.
• Assist with equipment startups, installations, and upgrades, ensuring proper commissioning and integration into existing systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on equipment performance, process robustness, and operational efficiency.
• Support validation and qualification activities for equipment and processes, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Participate in process validation and equipment qualification efforts, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
• Investigate deviations and nonconformances, identify root causes, and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collect, organize, and analyze technical and process data to support troubleshooting, process optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Prepare and complete technical documentation, including reports, validation documents, and change control records, in alignment with GMP and quality standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to production technicians during routine operations, startups, and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, helping demonstrate compliance with GMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support ongoing efforts to improve safety, quality, reliability, and compliance across the manufacturing environment.
• Assist with calibration and verification activities to ensure equipment and instruments remain within specified tolerances.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in a technical field.
• At least 2+ years of R&D-related equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in qualification, validation, commissioning, or manufacturing support for equipment and processes.
• Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, including diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
• Experience with validation and equipment qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Proficiency with process validation concepts and practices in a regulated environment.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for deviations and nonconformances.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, including report writing and validation documentation.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and interpret data to support investigations and process improvements.
• Experience preparing root cause investigation reports and documenting corrective and preventive actions.
• Familiarity with change control processes and documentation requirements in a GMP or regulated environment.
• Experience with calibration activities and understanding of calibration requirements for manufacturing equipment and instruments.
• Ability to work as a strong self-starter and operate independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science, or similar GMP setting.
• Comfort working within FDA-regulated and GMP-compliant operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• in medical device or FDA-regulated industries.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life science manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to validation and qualification activities specific to medical device or biologics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, or qualifying equipment such as biosafety cabinets, incubators, peristaltic pumps, bar sealers, autoclaves, automated parts washers, clean steam generators, purified water systems, facility utilities, and label printers.
• Interest in contributing to products and technologies that support nerve repair and improve patients’ quality of life.
• Desire to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with opportunities to expand skills in troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical findings clearly and accurately.

Work Environment

This position is based in an FDA-regulated GMP manufacturing environment focused on medical device and biologics production. You will work primarily on a Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule, with occasional weekend hours as needed to support critical operations, maintenance, or validation activities. The environment includes a range of production and support equipment, such as biosafety cabinets, incubators, peristaltic pumps, bar sealers, autoclaves, automated parts washers, clean steam generators, purified water systems, facility utilities, and label printers. Work is hands-on and performed in controlled, regulated areas where adherence to GMP, safety procedures, and documentation standards is essential. The culture is described as laid-back yet highly professional, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and learning. Team members gain significant exposure to equipment troubleshooting, validation, GMP operations, and process optimization while contributing to technologies that help improve patients’ quality of li

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vandalia, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Vandalia,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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