Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO/Holiday Pay

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Saint Paul, MN to troubleshoot equipment, support process improvements, and assist engineering teams. You will conduct time studies, participate in Lean initiatives, and perform preventive maintenance with accurate documentation.

This onsite role offers exposure to fixture development, testing, and qualification activities within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering technician, maintenance, or process-support environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (FDA/ISO, etc.).
• Knowledge of electronic systems, test equipment, and basic diagnostic techniques.
• Experience with pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Hands-on with equipment and tooling.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Conduct time studies and analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Design, build, and modify fixtures, tooling, and test equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with projects, process improvements, and engineering initiatives.
• Perform testing, data collection, and process validation activities.
• Update and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process records.
• Support equipment qualification activities and troubleshooting efforts across production areas.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action efforts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail orientation

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, improving processes, and working closely with engineers?

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to help drive manufacturing performance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to engineering projects in a highly collaborative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to manufacturing engineering, process improvement, validation activities, fixture development, and production support while building the skills needed for long-term career growth. If you enjoy working with equipment, solving technical challenges, and making a direct impact on manufacturing operations, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you'll partner closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality teams, and Production personnel to improve processes, resolve technical issues, and support manufacturing excellence.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Conduct time studies and analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities and maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
• Design, build, and modify fixtures, tooling, and test equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with projects, process improvements, and engineering initiatives.
• Perform testing, data collection, and process validation activities.
• Update and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process records.
• Support equipment qualification activities and troubleshooting efforts across production areas.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action efforts.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering technician, maintenance, or process-support environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, electronics, or other FDA/ISO-regulated industries.
• Knowledge of electronic systems, test equipment, and basic diagnostic techniques.
• Experience working with pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work hands-on with equipment and tooling.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience developing and executing test plans.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience supporting process validations, equipment qualifications, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

• Grow Into Engineering This role offers significant exposure to Manufacturing Engineering and provides opportunities to build skills that can support future advancement into engineering roles.
• Make a Visible Impact Your work will directly influence manufacturing performance, product quality, equipment reliability, and process efficiency.
• Learn Across Multiple Functions Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Production teams while gaining exposure to projects throughout the manufacturing process.
• Join a Collaborative Team Become part of a small, team-oriented organization where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, solve problems, and take on new challenges.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $58000.00/yr.

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.

Benefits eligible for employees. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO/Holiday Pay

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.