Sr. Engineering Technician- Nitinol

ACTalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Education reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Sr Engineering Technician to provide advanced technical support for development, characterization, commercialization, and sustainment of new technology platforms and manufacturing processes in the Metals department.

This on‑site role requires 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing, experience with stainless‑steel post processing, ERP/SPC systems, and the ability to work independently on complex projects with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in engineering, manufacturing, or process development.
• Experience with stainless-steel post processing preferred (e.g., chemical processing, heat setting, micro‑blasting, or electropolishing).
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device or OEM).
• Experience with ERP, SPC, and manufacturing documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, hands‑on technical support for engineering and process development projects.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process setup.
• Apply structured problem‑solving to define process strategies and data‑driven decisions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing/process documentation and setup sheets.
• Establish and document process windows, controls, and KPIs.
• Support transition of new products from development to production and train staff.
• Provide ongoing support to optimize processes, tooling, and production performance.
• Utilize ERP, SPC, and related systems to support activities and scheduling.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Train and mentor technicians based on demonstrated expertise.
• Maintain compliance with quality systems and documentation standards.

Skills

Experience ≥5 years

Stainless‑steel post processing

Regulated manufacturing

ERP/SPC systems

Commercialization support

Independent work

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

ERP

SPC

Job description

Job Description

The Sr Engineering Technician provides advanced technical and engineering support to cross-functional teams responsible for the development, characterization, commercialization, and sustainment of new technology platforms and manufacturing processes. This role is recognized as an engineering process expert, operating with minimal direction and applying broad experience, sound judgment, and creativity to solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges. The position will focus on the Metals department, with flexibility to support other departments as needed.

Job Title: Sr Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Sr Engineering Technician provides advanced technical and engineering support to cross-functional teams responsible for the development, characterization, commercialization, and sustainment of new technology platforms and manufacturing processes. This role is recognized as an engineering process expert, operating with minimal direction and applying broad experience, sound judgment, and creativity to solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges. The position will focus on the Metals department, with flexibility to support other departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, hands‑on technical support for engineering and process development projects, requiring minimal engineering direction.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process setup, including preparation for long‑term and scalable manufacturing.
• Apply structured problem‑solving and critical thinking to define process strategies, resolve complex technical challenges, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Develop, draft, and maintain manufacturing and process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, certification checklists, visual aids, and related materials.
• Establish and document process windows, process controls, and key operating parameters.
• Support the transition of new products and technologies from development into production, including training and coaching manufacturing personnel.
• Provide ongoing engineering and manufacturing support to optimize processes, tooling, and production performance through controlled and documented process changes.
• Utilize ERP, SPC, and related systems to support engineering activities, manufacturing coordination, scheduling, and shipment responsibilities.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Customers, and cross‑functional teams as requested.
• Train and mentor technicians and other team members based on demonstrated expertise and experience.
• Maintain compliance with established quality systems, process change procedures, and documentation standards.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an engineering, manufacturing, or process development environment.
• Experience working with Stainless‑Steel post processing, strongly preferred (e.g., chemical processing, heat setting, micro‑blasting, or electropolishing).
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical device or OEM manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP, SPC, and manufacturing documentation systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects through commercialization.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting positive customer and stakeholder experiences.
• High school diploma or GED required; 2‑year technical degree strongly preferred.

Work Environment

This is an onsite position located in White Bear Lake, MN, with flexibility to go to the Fridley, MN location as needed.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $76000.00/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.

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $31.00/hour and $36.50/hour based upon a full‑time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors into account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible. Our total compensation package includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,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 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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