NPI Engineering Technician

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Technician performs complex or specialized

technical assignments, often project-based, requiring the ability to work

independently. This role may involve  designing, developing, maintaining

or modifying manufacturing equipment, materials, systems and products. The

technician uses sound judgment, a high degree of initiative, creativity in

solving, and must adapt to rapidly shifting priorities in a fast-paced

environment. The Manufacturing Technician sets up and maintains equipment  to

required standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvement of

manufacturing methods in partnership with Manufacturing Engineering.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports development and manufacturing teams by testing specific aspects of products, processes, or equipment to meet defined requirements and timelines.
• Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues requiring hands-on experience and technical interpretation of procedures and practices.
• Masters the processes and procedures used to build company products, and is qualified to train new employees (including assemblers, technicians, engineers).
• Demonstrates ingenuity, creativity and a high degree of independent action and initiative.
• Communicates effectively with team members and multi-functional partners to ensure the highest quality products, processes, or equipment to meet identified needs.
• Supplies ideas and solutions to improve processes and equipment.
• Analyzes data to identify trends and isolate cause-effect relationships; reports findings and presents progress and plans to engineers and/or management.
• Provides support data for Engineers during qualification and validation studies.
• Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial variety and complexity; initiates or maintains work schedules and project milestones; establishes priorities.
• Facilitates meetings and training sessions on procedures and processes for all levels of technical personnel, including engineers.
• Must be available to support production on Saturdays, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required with a minimum of 1 year experience as a manufacturing technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or with 3 years’ other relevant hands on medical device experience.
• Knowledge of and compliance with applicable Quality System requirements such as QSRs, FDA, ISO, MDD and other relevant regulations.
• Understanding of and experience with 5S, Lean, and waste reduction in manufacturing.
• Experience in equipment preventive maintenance and/or calibration is a plus.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, pneumatic systems, and electrical systems.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, systems, and process/product development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, showing flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour workday)
• May be required to lift objects up to 25lbs or more.
• Must be able to work in an air-conditioned office as well as a non-temperature controlled warehouse environment as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $35 - $45