Tech Central has full-time permanent, contract to direct
and contract positions located in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
Chemists
The new product development area has multiple openings for Chemists and Senior Chemists. These individuals will be performing and leading analytical testing efforts. This will include supporting the analytical needs of R&D, analytical method development, validation, and transfer. This position requires a strong knowledge in separation methods. Other positions involve experiments and tests involving, mechanical, optical, or chemicals within fabrication or processing laboratories to support engineering and reliability analyses. Background in any of the following areas will be considered; Pharmaceutical cGMP experience in an analytical laboratory, strong chromatographic skills (experienced in HPLC, GC), Biomedical or medical device experience is helpful. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward their resume to MindyS@tech-central.com.
Electrical Engineers/ Designers
Seeking an Electrical Design Engineer whose primary responsibility will be for analog and digital circuit design for aircraft air data system. This engineer will be required to develop schematics, oversee printed wiring board designs, test/evaluate operational circuit performance, documentation of design via formal reports, and prepare and present design for customer and certification authorities.
The qualified candidate must have a BS in Electrical Engineering, familiarity with RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-810. Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, SPICE, Cadence, Allegro, and MathCAD is helpful. MS Electrical Engineering (preferred), 5-12 years experience with analog and digital circuit design, and related aerospace industry experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Karla@tech-central.com reference #7168.
Electrical Technicians
Electronic Test Tech, who will manufacture, test, configure and calibrate standard and custom electronic products and systems. Utilize engineering & manufacturing documentation, processes and procedures. Troubleshoot and resolve problems in manufacture or calibration caused by design, documentation, processes, materials, and equipment. Design and improve fixtures and methods for testing, configuration and calibration. Provide technical support in new product development and continuing improvement projects.
A degree plus 4 yrs applicable experience in electronic test and calibration plus 1 yr direct experience with MTS products or similar products. In addition must have 2 years additional experience with MTS products or similar products. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Karla@tech-central.com reference #7161.
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Electrician to provide experienced electro/mechanical assembly support. Use available documentation and update per company policies. Correctly use tools for crimping, punching holes, measuring resistance or voltage. Work with engineering to develop procedures for unique situations or applications. Assembles and wires electrical control boxes on standard equipment, soldering and motor wiring. Provide technical guidance in support of engineering.
Two year certification from a trade school - preferably Electrical Construction and Maintenance OR military training related to ac/dc motors w/ controls, PLC configurations, Industrial Motor Control Wiring, electro/mechanical assemblies, familiar with NEC rules and regulations, reading electrical schematics. Electro/Mechanical experience in a mechanical or hydraulic environment is preferred. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Please forward your resume to Karla@tech-central.com reference #7179.Mechanical Design Engineer to design custom equipment. Motivates self and others, delegates appropriately, and effectively communicates the project goals, requirements and results to team members and management. Leads projects and project teams as requested
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, or a related two-year post-high school diploma/certificate and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience. Must also be CAD proficient and have the ability to perform a variety of engineering calculations. Must have the ability to travel and have a working knowledge of SolidWorks. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Karla@tech-central.com Reference #7156.
Mechanical Machine Designer who can design special machines using SolidWorks. 1500 hours of continuous SolidWorks use with a strong background in automated assembly equipment is helpful. We are looking for good knowledge of electro-mechanical components, materials and treatments.
This opportunity is located in St. Paul and offers excellent opportunities for advancement and training. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to Karla@tech-central.com Reference #7131.
Mechanical Layout Drafter to fill a position which includes detail drafting and light design support of custom projects and new product. Designs include extensive use of hydraulic components. The qualified candidate will be responsible for proper dimensioning & designing of standard parts or materials. Layout and detail work to be performed using IDEAS, Microstation and/or SolidWorks. This position will be mostly Microstation work, some IDEAS and some potential for SolidWorks. The ideal candidate would have strong 2D skills, (possibly an AutoCAD background) and strong 3D skills, IDEAS, SolidWorks or any solid modeling background is helpful.
Associates Degree or Vo-Tech certificate in drafting, design, industrial design, industrial engineering, electronics or technical illustration and 2 yrs drafting/design exp; or 6 yrs relevant drafting/design exp, and two years minimum experience and proficiency in the use of CAD software is required. Experience working with hydraulics is preferred. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to Karla@tech-central.com Reference #7174.
Mechanical Drafter to prepare detail drawings of parts, subassemblies and final assemblies, which depict the assigned components and/or products. Perform ECO drawing changes.
Drafting and Pro/E (Wildfire preferred) or SolidWorks industry experience: Entry Level to 3 years. Experience using SAP and Documentation is a plus. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to Karla@tech-central.com Reference #7160.
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Design Engineer, you will support existing standard force transducer product lines. Responsibilities include: design and build new/custom force, and force & moment transducers for automotive, motor sports, aerospace, and geocivil applications; resolve engineering issues related to manufacturing of existing and new product lines. Occasional travel required.
BS in Engineering with five or more years of experience with an emphasis in materials science, strength of materials, machine design, and dynamics is required. Analog Circuits course work and experience preferred. Good interpersonal skills is necessary; to enhance internal teamwork and customer communication. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Karla@tech-central.com reference #7165.
Mechanical Design Engineer will be required to develop conceptual designs, develop detailed solid models of components and assemblies, perform detail structural/thermal modeling on design, and test/evaluate operational performance in environmental conditions. Must also keep documentation of design via formal reports, and prepare and present designs for customer.
Must have a BS Mechanical Engineering. Familiarity with RTCA/DO-160, and MIL-STD-810, and a working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, ProEngineer, and MathCAD is helpful, but not required. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward their resume to Karla@tech-central.com reference #7169.
Mechanical Assembler / Tech
Mechanical Assembler Tech who will be responsible to assemble hydraulic and mechanical components and products, following written or verbal instructions. This person will make appropriate use of specialized department equipment, precision measuring devices, and lifting/rigging equipment. The qualified candidate will work with sub-job engineers to resolve mechanical or hydraulic problems encountered during product assembly/fabrication, and demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm to coworkers and customers regarding work assignments/duties.
Must provide own basic hand tools, be able to stand for approximately 80% of the time, and have the ability to lift 45 pounds, occasionally. Two years of assembly experience in a mechanical or hydraulic field, good mechanical knowledge for the assembly of mechanical and hydraulic components, and the ability to comprehend and follow MTS assembly drawings are required. Must be a team player and able to work cooperatively with others. A 2-year technical degree and 1 year hydraulic/mechanical assembly experience, or 3 years related mechanical assembly experience also required. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to Karla@tech-central.com Reference #7173.
Microbiology Laboratory Manager
Microbiology Laboratory Manager who will manage laboratory functions and supervises staff to ensure smooth, efficient operation and compliance to associated regulations and customer satisfaction. Associated responsibilities include: training of new employees to performance of laboratory testing including LALs, sterility, bioburden, and chemistry and miscellaneous; training for compliance to all regulatory and procedural processes, and documentation of competency. Map laboratory process for correlation to LIMs application.
BS or MS in Microbiology or Chemistry as well as 8 years experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, food or other industrial microbiology laboratory positions complying with FDA, GMP, ISO, and other regulatory and legal requirements. Five years of management experience in a Laboratory also required. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #1720.
Quality Engineers
Quality Engineer who will review and approve laboratory procedures, methods, data and reports. QE will also assist in the development of analytical methods, method validation and equipment qualifications. Perform product/material Batch Release reviews and approvals. Determine the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
Analytical experience in GMP/GLP or ISO regulated environment. Prefer experience in pharmaceutical industry with working knowledge of GMPs. Minimum of three years experience and effective communication and writing skills required. Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or related field preferred. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #7125.
Principal Pharmaceutical Quality Engineer to lead the development, modification, implementation and ongoing maintenance of R&D Analytical Lab Quality Systems/Procedures to support research and GMP/GLP activities. Extensive technical expertise to lab practices, procedures, discrepancies, investigations, and documents. Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality systems/standards for the R&D analytical labs to support research and GMP/GLP activities. Implement effective laboratory and testing control systems. Act as an effective Drug Eluting Stent (DES) team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices related to laboratory operation. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #7126.
We are seeking 2 individuals to fill Quality Engineer positions. These positions require knowledge and understanding of quality principles and use of quality tools. Provides product and process qualifications. Identifies and implements corrective and preventative actions. Meets team objectives. Possess the ability to communicate on a technical-level with other team members. May train technicians and supervise other staff and able to work in cross-functional teams.
Min. 3 years in design assurance or medical device, ASQ, CQE, pharmaceutical experience, process and product development, working knowledge of GMPs, electro-mechanical knowledge, quality tools - such as Six Sigma, Lean, and application of statistical tools; computer and software skills, understanding of design control, leadership and project management skills, problem solver, effective communicator. B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Biomedical). Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #7148
We are seeking two individuals to fill this Quality Engineer II positions. These people will lead the development, modification, implementation and ongoing maintenance of R&D Analytical Lab Quality Systems/Procedures to support research and GMP/GLP activities. They will apply extensive technical expertise to lab practices, procedures, discrepancies, investigations, and documents in order to meet quality requirements. May perform directly or manage the procedures, change assessments and equipment qualifications. Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality systems/standards for the R&D analytical labs to support research and GMP/GLP activities. Implements effective laboratory and testing control systems Acts as an effective Drug Eluting Stent (DES) team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices related to laboratory operation.
Requirements: Undergraduate in Chem or related field, a minimum of 3 years analytical in GMP/GLP or ISO regulated environment, leads the EQ and IQ for R&D labs, and is an effective communicator. Experience in pharmaceutical industry with working knowledge of GMPs preferred. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #7170.
Sr. Quality Engineer whose primary functions will include; packaging Quality Engineer for new product development projects, interfaces with R&D Packaging Engineering, Sterilization, Microbiology, and Operations groups to support qualification and production transfer of sterile barrier packaging. This individual may also supervise technical staff. Must have excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills, strong knowledge and experience with product development, design verification, process validation, and design controls.
The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years experience in Quality Engineering or related discipline, Packaging materials and production line support and validation experience, 1-3 years minimum medical device industry experience required. Masters degree in a related field is desirable. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #7175.
Quality Manager
Manager, QC Lab who will train and supervise laboratory technicians/analysts, maintain laboratory compliance, follow FDA & ISO regulations, and Establish SOP’s for all lab operations. The candidate will be responsible for preparing/analyzing the lab budget and monitoring/reporting system and the development and maintenance of a documentation system. Lab management includes handling demand vs. personnel (scheduling, assignments, performance and quality) and the ability to relate between functional groups.
The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in related scientific field with 5 – 8 years Management experience including personnel, budget, and resource planning in a regulated pharmaceutical and/or medical device environment. Experience in chemical/polymer/coating technologies preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are needed. Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #7137.
Validation Manager
Validation Manager manages validation staff and coordinates internal and client validation projects for sterilization, packaging, cleaning/re-processing, equipment and clean room/clean bench processes. Additionally, this position will review and approve GMP validation documentation for systems, equipment & manufacturing processes, including validation plans, protocols and reports, prioritize workloads to ensure that direct reports are meeting project commitments and scheduled timelines, coordinate staff training for assigned job functions, and provide technical expertise during investigations, design reviews, change control and audits, as well as present validation during regulatory inspections.
Requirements: BA/BS in life sciences or engineering discipline and a minimum of four years validation experience in a medical device, biotech or pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing environment. Demonstrate a solid understanding of validation requirements as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations; of engineering principals utilized for process equipment and methods. We offer a competitive salary. Interested candidates should forward resume to MindyS@tech-central.com Reference #7020
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