Hardware R&D Technician – Onsite Prototyping & Testing Lead

ManpowerGroup; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Hardware R&D Technician in Saint Paul, MN for a 12-month on-site engagement. The role emphasizes prototyping, electronics assembly, and hands-on development with industry-grade testing and documentation.

You will work with cross-functional teams to advance hardware concepts from prototyping to validated methods. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, orchestrate complex tests, and collaborate with SMEs while maintaining strict documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with prototyping and hardware testing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Familiarity with Windchill and document creation.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and building hardware components.
• PCA level rework down to 0402 components.
• Cable build and rework of connectors.
• Lead prototyping efforts with minimal oversight.
• Troubleshoot issues and perform testing.
• Coordinate complex testing activities and methods.
• Support 60601-1 safety and EMC testing setup.

Skills

Prototyping

Data analysis

Documentation

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Self-direction

Tools

Windchill

Altium

Excel

Minitab

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Hardware R&D Technician in Saint Paul, MN for a 12-month on-site engagement. The role emphasizes prototyping, electronics assembly, and hands-on development with industry-grade testing and documentation.

You will work with cross-functional teams to advance hardware concepts from prototyping to validated methods. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, orchestrate complex tests, and collaborate with SMEs while maintaining strict documentation practices.