Pilot Line Process Technician: Shape New Manufacturing

GCS Recruitment; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Process Technician to join a Shakopee, MN pilot line on a development-focused team. You will run prototype systems, collect data, and provide feedback that shapes equipment and processes for eventual production.

In this role you will work daily with engineers, perform precision measurements, and help ensure clean, audit-ready documentation for validation activities. Local candidates in the Twin Cities area are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technician with manufacturing or R&D/lab background.
• Experience running pilot, prototype, or development equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience collecting and reporting test data during validation.
• Clear communication with engineers in a fast-iterating environment.
• Local to Twin Cities; onsite in Shakopee daily.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and monitor pilot line and prototype process systems during development and qualification runs.
• Collect, log, and report process and performance data; work with engineers to analyze results and identify issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues; perform maintenance and adjustments to keep systems running.
• Assemble and test systems and sub-assemblies during builds and rebuilds.
• Perform precision inspection and measurement, including optical/vision inspection systems (e.g., Keyence).
• Support equipment and process validation and qualification activities with clean, audit-ready documentation.
• Work side-by-side with the engineering team daily, providing structured feedback on system performance.

Skills

Hands-on technical background

Data logging & analysis

Fabrication/assembly experience

Mechanical & electrical Troubleshoo​​t

Tools

Pilot line equipment

Metrology tools

Optical inspection (Keyence)

Job description

GCS Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Process Technician to join a Shakopee, MN pilot line on a development-focused team. You will run prototype systems, collect data, and provide feedback that shapes equipment and processes for eventual production.

In this role you will work daily with engineers, perform precision measurements, and help ensure clean, audit-ready documentation for validation activities. Local candidates in the Twin Cities area are preferred.