Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician 3

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Engineering Technician 3 with our client located in Sunnyvale, CA.

Job Description:

• The candidate should be comfortable working with minimal supervision, possess strong attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities.
• In addition, the individual will assist with developing and maintaining a clean and well-organized engineering lab environment that includes robotic instruments, rapid prototype machines, tools, fixtures, prototypes, and supplies.
• A strong sense of integrity, care, and attention to detail is required as well as a commitment to developing products of the highest quality.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute engineering level tests and collect data to support design of experiment activities. Including collecting, recording, and reporting test results
• Maintain warehousing and inventory of materials.
• Assist engineering team with expediting of prototype material, including generating purchase requests and tracking invoices.
• Assisting with early prototype builds, including procurement of material, inspection of materials and subassemblies, rework of components, assembly, troubleshooting, and repair of prototype instruments
• Independently prioritize activities across multiple projects, coordinating with team members on requirements and deadline for each task.
• Provide input and feedback to the design and manufacturing teams to enhance manufacturability
• Providing input for protocols and reports for engineering, qualification, and verification studies
• Assist with creating manufacturing instructions and test methods
• Assist with developing and building tooling and fixtures in support of testing and assembly.
• Manage lab resources, supplies, and equipment (metrology equipment, manufacturing and prototyping tools, etc.).
• Manage calibration of test and measurement equipment.
• Other support activities as necessary.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Good communication skills to be able to partner effectively with Design/Mfg Engineers
• Effective use of test and measurement equipment like Instron, Keyence, force gages, micrometers, and custom test platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to build high quality prototypes without detailed process instructions.
• Proficient with basic hand tools (Dremel, Drill, Ultrasonic knife, files, soldering iron)
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and cloud-based file sharing apps required, Solidworks experience highly desired, and comfortable executing scripts on other computer applications.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work on multiple projects at once, coordinating directly with stakeholders to ensure on-time task completion.
• Sense of urgency and Multi-tasking is essential to be able to support engineering team effectively.
• Experience with Good Documentation Practices.
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED. AS or BS degree in engineering technology, trade school, military technical training preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years experience
• Medical device experience preferred.
• Experience with complex electro-mechanical equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive duties while standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Moving or lifting equipment/product up to 50 lbs. occasionally required.
• Local travel up to 5% may be required.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Proficiency in CAD software and GD&T.
• Experience with ERP systems (Agile, SAP).
• Knowledge of GMP, GDP, and Quality Systems Regulations.
• Proficiency in machine tool use: mill, drill press, etc.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $45 - $50 an hour.
• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite).
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.