R&d Engineering Technician

Actalent; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to lead troubleshooting and testing of electro-mechanical Class II medical devices. The role involves supporting production projects, ensuring high standards in builds, and collaborating with engineering teams. Ideal candidates will possess an associates degree and relevant technical skills. This is a fully onsite position in Irvine, CA, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation

Employee assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience with scripting software for troubleshooting.
• Ability to read work instructions and perform mechanical adjustments.
• R&D background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads troubleshooting and testing of complex electro-mechanical Class II medical devices.
• Supports NPI and Production projects ensuring high standards.
• Troubleshoots technical issues during instrument build activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electro-mechanical

Class II medical devices

Optics

Soldering

ISO 13485

ESD

Electrostatics

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Multimeter

Torque driver

Light meter

Oscilloscope

ESD tools

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Description

Leads troubleshooting and testing of complex electro-mechanical Class II medical devices. Supports NPI and Production projects by ensuring the instruments are built, tested, and verified to high standards, and proposes build improvements. Troubleshoots complex technical issues during instrument build activities in collaboration with the engineering team. Responsible for prototypes, early production, and production builds as required by the business.

Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Electro-mechanical
• Class II medical devices
• Optics, soldering, ISO 13485, ESD, electrostatics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with optics (imagers, lasers, lens components)
• Experience with scripting software for troubleshooting
• R&D background preferred
• Associates degree and computer literacy (Windows, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to read work instructions and perform mechanical adjustments
• Proficiency with tools like multimeter, torque driver, light meter, oscilloscope, ESD tools

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transportation, employee assistance, and paid time off.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

About Actalent

Actalent is a global engineering and sciences services company, serving Fortune 500 clients with a network of nearly 30,000 consultants worldwide. We are an equal opportunity employer and accommodate applicants with disabilities.