Engineering Test Specialist

Randstad; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance offerings

Short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Production Engineering Technician in Bedford, MA to work with the Production Engineering team on safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives. Position offers hourly pay of $33–$35 and first shift, 8 AM to 4 PM. Education required is a Bachelor's degree.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration with operators, supervisors, suppliers, and contractors. The ideal candidate will support equipment and plant systems, perform data analysis, and drive improvements to

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot operational issues across plant production systems.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Perform root-cause analyses on complaints and implement CAPA.
• Coordinate repairs with supervisors, operators, and contractors.
• Collect, log, and analyze process data to identify trends and bottlenecks.
• Implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Maintain Management of Change (MOC) documentation and update SOPs and P&IDs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Python

Leak testing

GDP

Basic software skills

Written communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Production Engineering Technician works directly alongside the Production Engineering team to optimize manufacturing safety, quality, environmental compliance, and process efficiency. This role coordinates operations and technical initiatives across equipment, plant systems, and workflows to drive timely, safe, and cost-effective outcomes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced plant setting, collaborating cross-functionally with machine operators, supervisors, suppliers, contractors, and external vendors to troubleshoot systems, implement process improvements, and maintain peak operational performance.

salary: $33 - $35 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Production Support & System Reliability

• Partner with Production Engineers to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve operational issues across plant production systems.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Investigate customer and operational complaints to perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective/preventative actions (CAPA).
• Interface with plant supervisors, production operators, maintenance personnel, and third‑party contractors/fabricators to coordinate repairs and equipment modifications.
• Collect, log, and analyze process data using statistical methods to identify trends, cycle bottlenecks, and yield loss.
• Implement process improvements that minimize waste, increase throughput, and advance plant-wide productivity goals.
• Initiate and drive Management of Change (MOC) documentation, ensuring operating procedures, standard operating instructions (SOPs), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) are updated accordingly.

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Python
• leak testing (1 year of experience is preferred)
• GDP (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Basic Software Skills
• Written Communication
• Excel (1 year of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

Experience

• Entry Level
• 1 year

Education

• Bachelors

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.