Mechanical Engineering Technician - Medical Devices (2nd Shift)

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location: Brea, CA (On-site)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM-10:00 PM (2nd Shift Openings)
Pay Range: $29–$36/hour (final rate determined at offer)

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Technician contributes to completing routine technical tasks and develops solutions to technical problems within a defined scope. The role primarily interacts with immediate supervisors, project leaders, and other professionals within the unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data, including laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Produce engineering documents, reports, and drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, schematics).
• Prepare quantitative analyses, reports, and summaries.
• Complete assigned technical tasks and provide support to engineers.
• Assist in scoping, qualifying, and maintaining lab and mechanical equipment.
• Support general lab and workshop functions, including calibration, routine maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Identify and communicate project risks or factors affecting timelines to manager or team lead.
• Assist in developing prototype processes and test setups.
• Execute test protocols, conduct testing, and effectively document and communicate results.
• Handle test samples, mechanical components, and materials used in testing and prototyping.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 4–6 years of experience in a lab, mechanical, or regulated technical environment.
• Experience following written procedures and collaborating within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, or mechanical prototyping setting.
• Ability to understand and execute mechanical test procedures accurately.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in personal computers, engineering software, and lab/workshop equipment.
• Ability to develop solutions to routine technical problems and train lower-level technicians.

Region & Site

Region: North America
Site: Brea, CA

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• Develop test equipment for manufacturing or engineering purposes
• Providing engineering support to the manufacturing engineering team
• Assemble custom test equipment or fixtures for new test
• Determine test procedures and design of special test equipment
• Scale engineering drawings using computer
• Using electronic and mechanical test equipment
• Writing test reports based on test data and technician notes
• Interpreting engineering drawings for production personnel
• Perform maintenance of test equipment and facility equipment
• Assemble test process with supervision from design engineers or supervising test engineer
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of test equipment
• Preparing test vehicles for testing
• Execute automated test cases using validated test systems
• Maintain test equipment and tools
• Maintaining and solving test equipment problems
• Run complex test setups using high accuracy test equipment
• Maintaining test equipment to accomplish required tests
• Maintain test-related new product engineering laboratory documentation in database environment
• Support the design engineering group
• Provide technical engineering input/support