Lead Engineering Technician – Consumables & Fabrication

Lead Engineering Technician – Consumables & Fabrication

Our Cambridge based client is looking for a highly hands-on Lead Engineering Technician to support the development and build of advanced life science manufacturing equipment and custom consumables. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the bench, building things, troubleshooting problems, and improving how products and systems are assembled.

What You’ll Do

• Build and improve single-use fluidic assemblies, including tubing, connectors, bags, and custom consumables

• Assemble mechanical, electromechanical, and fluidic systems

• Fabricate custom cables and wiring harnesses

• Work from engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and work instructions

• Perform inspection, leak/pressure testing, and functional testing

• Support prototype builds, equipment integration, and troubleshooting

• Manage materials, inventory, vendors, and build planning

• Maintain SOPs, build records, and lot traceability

• Partner with engineers to improve fixtures, designs, and assembly processes

• What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in medical device, bioprocess, life science instrumentation, lab automation, or a similar environment

• Experience building fluidic, single-use, electromechanical, or precision assemblies

• Hands-on cable/harness fabrication experience

• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and BOMs

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation

• Someone who genuinely enjoys building, testing, and improving things

• Nice to Have

• Cell culture or aseptic experience

• Lab automation experience

• GMP or ISO 13485 exposure

• CAD familiarity

• Python or other scripting experience

• This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician who wants significant ownership and the chance to work closely with engineers developing next-generation life science technology.

About Stratacuity:

• Whether you are seeking a career change or simply interested in becoming part of our network, you will appreciate the ethics guiding each Stratacuity team member. We build lasting relationships with exceptional biopharmaceutical talent and take great care to protect your personal information. Upon receiving your inquiry, you may be directly contacted by a Stratacuity team member to discuss your career goals. We will not share your information with anyone without your direct prior consent.

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• Stratacuity is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stratacuity will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet.

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