Lead Engineering Technician (R&D Laboratory Operations)

Location: On-site in Southington, Connecticut, United States. The role operates primarily in an engineering laboratory and office environment, with occasional support in manufacturing and production areas.

Salary: $85,300 per year. The posting also lists $89,400.

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and employment opportunities for technical and engineering professionals.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex laboratory testing, product evaluations, returned product analyses, and failure investigations.
• Develop, validate, and document laboratory test methods, standard protocols, and engineering procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data, then prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Organize and upgrade laboratory capabilities, equipment, and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work direction to engineering technicians across R&D and product engineering projects.
• Lead compliance and continuous improvement activities involving GMP, FDA, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and EHS requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree/technical certificate with at least 10 years of progressively responsible engineering technician experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing, testing, R&D, or medical device environments.
• Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or work direction to junior technicians.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, laboratory testing methods, product evaluation, equipment troubleshooting, documentation, and quality standards.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship or continuation is not available.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, use laboratory equipment for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with medical device development and applicable standards such as IEC standards.
• Experience training technical personnel and developing high-performance laboratory cultures.

Culture & Benefits

• Strict laboratory safety protocols and EHS policies.
• Temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer may include major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable workplace accommodations are available during the employment process.