About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This is a hands-on R&D/Process Validation engineering role supporting regulated medical device manufacturing. You will author and execute validation protocols, support equipment qualification, run experiments, analyze data, and work with cross-functional teams to bring processes from concept into robust production.

• Author, execute, and support process validation activities including test method validation (TMV), inspection method validation (IMV), installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), performance qualification (PQ), and product performance qualification (PPQ)
• Lead and support process development projects from concept through manufacturing implementation
• Assist with equipment specification, acquisition, qualification, and deployment
• Design and run experiments to evaluate processes, equipment, and materials
• Analyze test and validation data, identify trends and sources of variability, and recommend improvements
• Prepare clear technical documentation such as validation protocols and reports, SOPs, work instructions, risk assessments, and manufacturing specifications
• Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering and project teams
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, quality, and manufacturing to implement process and equipment improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Provide training and technical guidance related to tooling, process development, and validation activities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline (for example Mechanical, Biomedical, or Chemical Engineering)
• 1–3 years of engineering experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment (entry-level candidates with relevant internships/co-op experience are encouraged)
• Familiarity with validation and process development activities and associated regulatory expectations
• Technical writing skills with experience creating clear and compliant SOPs, validation reports, and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to design experiments, analyze data, and draw actionable conclusions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation, validation, and process evaluation

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Additional Skills & Qualifications (nice to have)

• Exposure to TMV, IMV, IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPQ activities
• Experience supporting process development from concept to implementation
• Familiarity with risk assessments and continuous improvement methodologies such as root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Interest in building a long-term career in medical device engineering and manufacturing

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Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a fully onsite, contract role based in Minnetonka Mills, MN
• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day with flexible start/end within a general 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. window
• Initial 6-month assignment with potential to extend or convert to direct hire based on performance and business needs
• Professional medical device manufacturing and engineering environment with use of specialized equipment and adherence to safety and quality procedures

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $35.00 - $36.00 per hour (final pay depends on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors)
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) retirement plan; voluntary life and AD&D; short-term and long-term disability; health savings account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off policies. Benefits depend on job classification and length of assignment.

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Contract, full-time hours
• Location: Onsite in Minnetonka Mills, MN

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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