Engineering Technician, Lab & Process Development

Erbe Medical, LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Erbe Medical, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to support product and process development for new products, transfers, and sustaining projects in a manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on development, protocol review, and data analysis using Excel and Minitab.

The position emphasizes 5S, lab maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality, compliant outputs. Full-time in Tempe, AZ.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma required; 7+ years of process/manufacturing experience.
• Experience following work instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation and high quality output.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes using scientific principles.
• Team-driven attitude to support 5S and continuous improvement.
• Ability to complete production paperwork including inventory accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Medical device or regulated industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering team with product and process development for new products, transfers, and sustaining projects.
• Execute engineering studies supporting feasibility, process development, design verification and validation, and sustaining changes.
• Review and provide feedback on protocols, test plans, and data collection plans.
• Build prototypes and development samples and execute controlled engineering builds.
• Prepare, condition, label, and handle test samples with complete traceability.
• Operate test systems including tensile test equipment, vision measurement systems, and basic metrology equipment.
• Support process validations, test method development and validations, development builds and testing, root cause analysis, and assembly line development.
• Perform test data analysis and identify unexpected results and protocol deviations; organize data using Excel and Minitab; prepare tables, graphs, and basic statistics.
• Maintain day-to-day ownership of the engineering laboratory, including 5S, storage, and sample disposition.
• Communicate study status, risks, and issues; collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations on documentation, training, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree or High School Diploma or equivalency

7+ years manufacturing/process experience

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Erbe Medical, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to support product and process development for new products, transfers, and sustaining projects in a manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on development, protocol review, and data analysis using Excel and Minitab.

The position emphasizes 5S, lab maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure high-quality, compliant outputs. Full-time in Tempe, AZ.