R&D Technician II

ACTalent; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an R&D Technician to work on contract basis in Maple Grove, MN, supporting engineers in prototype development, testing, and documentation. The role emphasizes adherence to regulated testing processes and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and quality standards.

The position is onsite and lasts 12 months. Ideal candidates have an AA degree or equivalent, 3 years of related experience, and CAD/technical support experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with CAD and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and construct prototypes/products from those concepts.
• Utilize basic mechanical drawing or CAD software to document prototypes and fixtures.
• Explore and propose creative solutions based on solid rationales and contribute to design and process concepts.
• Organize, coordinate, and execute building and testing of prototypes/products as per engineering instructions.
• Assist project teams in establishing specifications and quality standards.
• Communicate project status to project teams.
• Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.

Skills

CAD

Technical support

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: R&D Technician

Job Description

This position involves working independently to assist research and development engineers, scientists, and teams in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment. It requires a proactive individual capable of constructing prototypes and contributing to design and process concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and construct prototypes/products from those concepts.
• Utilize basic mechanical drawing or CAD software to document prototypes and fixtures.
• Explore and propose creative solutions based on solid rationales and contribute to design and process concepts.
• Organize, coordinate, and execute building and testing of prototypes/products as per engineering instructions.
• Assist project teams in establishing specifications and quality standards.
• Use internal resources and qualified external vendors to assist engineering teams in identifying and obtaining supplies and services.
• Act as a resource to other employees.
• Communicate project status to project teams.
• Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance with all quality requirements.

Essential Skills

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in a related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with CAD and technical support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Machinist experience or R&D experience is a plus.
• DV test protocol training and execution experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Quick learner, willing to learn current test processes and procedures in a regulated environment.
• Ability to multitask between projects in different stages of development.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and fulfilling documentation requirements.
• Ability to communicate detailed information to project teams.
• Ability to work in a team environment interacting with engineers and technicians.
• Prior experience in test documentation through lab notebooks or reports.
• Experience in the medical device industry, preferably testing medical devices.
• Operate and maintain test equipment.
• Chemistry/Biology experience.

Work Environment

Working hours from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM on the first shift. The position is set to last 12 months. The environment is collaborative, involving interaction with engineers and technicians, and requires adherence to regulated testing processes and procedures

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.