Engineering Technician

Ventura Solutions•North Chicago, IL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Engineering Technicians to support reliability, performance, and verification testing for regulated products, including medical devices. The ideal candidates will have hands-on laboratory experience, strong documentation skills using electronic notebooks, and experience working in a GMP-regulated environment. Experience with flow-accuracy or performance testing is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Relevant engineering technician, laboratory, or testing experience preferred.
Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment with strong attention to documentation and data integrity.
Proficiency in using electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) and structured test documentation practices.
Hands-on experience with functional, performance, reliability, or verification testing.
Experience with flow-accuracy testing, fluid systems, or pump-based technologies is highly preferred.
Familiarity with reliability testing methodologies and long-duration or stress testing.
Ability to read and interpret test protocols, procedures, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting test data.
Familiarity with medical device regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA) is a plus.
Experience with test automation, data logging, or analysis software is beneficial.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with flow-accuracy or performance testing is highly desirable.
Experience with pumps or fluid-handling systems is a strong plus.
Familiarity with medical device regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA) is a plus.
Experience with test automation, data logging, or analysis software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing on products, systems, and components to evaluate performance, reliability, and durability.
Conduct reliability and lifecycle testing to simulate extended product use and identify potential failure modes.
Execute verification and validation testing to ensure products meet defined design, performance, and regulatory requirements.
Perform flow-accuracy and functional performance testing where applicable; experience with pumps or fluid-handling systems is a strong plus.
Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Document test procedures, results, and observations using electronic lab notebooks in compliance with GMP requirements.
Analyze test data, identify trends or issues, and clearly communicate results to engineering and cross-functional teams.
Assist with troubleshooting, investigations, and resolution of test failures or performance deviations.
Support continuous improvement of test methods, protocols, and laboratory processes.
Ensure testing activities follow quality system procedures and applicable regulatory standards.