Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, LLC in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to provide hands-on production support for packaging operations, ensure equipment reliability, improve process efficiency, and minimize downtime on the shop floor.

The role acts as a liaison between Operations, Engineering and Maintenance by rapidly identifying issues, escalating concerns, and implementing effective solutions to support production goals.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the medical device or biopharmaceutical industry preferred but not required.
• Previous preventative maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze process/equipment metrics to improve the process/equipment.
• Investigate and correct problems involving the manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Provide production floor support/troubleshooting.
• Ensure spare parts are on hand and material of contact documented.
• Perform/coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration.
• Work with equipment vendors to procure/maintain/troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Process metrics

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Job description

It's not what we make. It's what we make possibleand the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, a four-day work week, and a company culture focused on development and growth which includes promotion opportunities.

As a Manufacturing Engineering Technician, you will provide hands‑on production support for packaging operations, ensuring equipment reliability, process efficiency, and minimal downtime. This role serves as a key liaison between Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance by rapidly identifying issues, escalating concerns, and implementing effective solutions to support production goals. In this role, you will:

• Create and analyze relevant process/equipment metrics to improve the process/equipment
• Investigate and correct problems involving the manufacturing processes and equipment
• Provide production floor support/troubleshooting
• Ensure all necessary spare parts are on hand and material of contact documented
• Perform/coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration
• Work with equipment vendors to procure/maintain/troubleshoot equipment

This position could be a great fit for you have strong hands‑on engineering skills and mechanical aptitude, along with the following:

• Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the medical device or biopharmaceutical industry preferred but not required.
• Previous preventative maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule: 3:15pm - 1:45am, Monday - Thursday
Starting Pay: $29.00 - $32.00/hour + $1.25/hour 2nd shift premium

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well‑respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full‑time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with company contributions.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
  • Paid family leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution
  • Quarterly bonus based on department and individual performance

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable‑grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.