Job Title: R&D Mechanical TechnicianJob Description This individual will work on a wide range of R&D mechanical technician experiments. The role involves analyzing and testing for the R&D team and supporting quality control for disposable teams. Responsibilities + Write reports and protocols. + Perform mechanical testing including but not limited to force testing, pull testing, pressure testing, and leak testing. + Build engineering prototypes supporting both sustaining and NPD teams. + Develop and maintain record-keeping for all testing performed. + Handle setup, acquisition, and maintenance of equipment and supplies. + Maintain all supplies and inventory for the mechanical testing labs. + Develop test methods, design test fixtures, and analyze data. + Perform solvent bonding, UV bonding, and RF welding with disposable materials, primarily plastics. Essential Skills + 5+ years of experience with mechanical calibration of lab equipment. + 5+ years of experience troubleshooting mechanical lab equipment. + 5+ years of experience in engineering prototype building. + 5+ years of experience with plastic and disposable materials. + Experience with troubleshooting, calibration, and installation of mechanical and electromechanical devices. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with plastic injection molding and engineering test fixtures is ideal. + Previous experience in quality control and production is helpful but not required. Work Environment This role is 100% onsite within a mechanical and electrical lab. The individual will work with the R&D team in a brand new lab setting. There is an opportunity for career advancement into more senior technician roles, as well as training and mentoring other technicians. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $85000.00/yr. This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Plymouth,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.