Technician

Planet Innovation • Irvine, CA

18d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Planet Innovation (PI) is an award-winning medtech contract design and manufacturing company. We partner with some of the world’s leading healthcare organisations and most exciting start-ups to create game-changing innovations that improve people's lives. With headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, and a growing U.S. presence in Irvine, California, we’re expanding to meet strong demand across our client base.

As a Technician, you will play a critical role in the assembly and testing of complex biomedical products. You’ll work across multiple work cells, supporting production targets while ensuring the highest levels of quality, compliance and workmanship.

This role is ideal for an experienced mechanical technician who enjoys hands-on manufacturing in a regulated environment and thrives in a collaborative, quality-driven culture.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in complex mechanical product assembly and testing (medical device or regulated industry experience preferred, but not essential).
• Ability to read, interpret and follow detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance.
• Experience using ERP systems and computer-based production records and Excel.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Hands-on skills with hand and power tools, machinery and testing equipment.
• A pro-active mindset with the ability to identify issues and suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex medical and biomedical products in line with work instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), and production orders.
• Perform advanced product testing and qualification per approved procedures.
• Work across multiple assembly cells to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Accurately record manufacturing and Device History Record (DHR) data.
• Identify issues, defects, or non-conformances and escalate appropriately.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and good documentation practices.
• Support training and onboarding of new manufacturing team members.
• Participate in non-conformance investigations and continous improvement activities.
• Conduct inventory management tasks including cycle counts, stocktakes and in-coming inspections.
• Apply 5S and safe work practices, including PPE compliance.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and general production support duties.
• Comply with Planet Innovation polices, procedures and international quality standards.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow your technical skills with exposure to a variety of products.
• Make a difference to the lives of people requiring medical treatments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees