Engineering Technician

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM (1st Shift)

Pay: 24-29 USD per hour

Position Overview

The Engineering Technician will join the client's Consumables Prototyping Services team. This team provides an organized platform for experimental design, prototyping, and process development.

The technician will conduct experiments, collect and analyze experimental data, and support troubleshooting and process improvement activities. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional project teams and internal partners to investigate technical issues, develop countermeasures, and help prevent recurring problems.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, punctual, and capable of working independently while contributing effectively to a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage moderately complex tasks with minimal supervision.
• Perform experiments and collect, document, and analyze experimental data.
• Learn and support multiple laboratory operations, processes, and technologies.
• Apply hands-on technical skills to experimental execution and data collection.
• Support troubleshooting, problem investigation, and corrective action development.
• Plan and execute multiple concurrent activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Track laboratory supply inventory and assist with laboratory equipment maintenance.
• Communicate observations, technical findings, and project progress to supervisors and project teams.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
• Acknowledge instructions, confirm understanding, and seek clarification when necessary.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established laboratory procedures.
• Support process improvement initiatives and prototyping activities.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to execute moderately complex tasks and experiments with some supervision.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good documentation and data collection skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and punctuality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or semiconductor industries.
• Experience with wafer-based fabrication or chemistry processes.
• Experience in prototyping within a high-tech manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with data mining, programming, or data analysis tools.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing consumables, laboratory processes, or related products.
• Previous troubleshooting experience.

Education and Experience

Candidates typically have at least 1–2 years of relevant experience in a laboratory, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.

Industry-specific experience is beneficial but not required. Candidates with strong hands-on laboratory skills, analytical abilities, and a demonstrated capacity to work independently are encouraged to apply.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Experimental execution and data collection.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Teamwork and effective communication.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Biotechnology industry experience.
• Semiconductor or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Wafer fabrication or chemistry process experience.
• Prototyping and consumables development.
• Troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Data mining or programming skills.

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