Manufacturing Engineer
Bio-Techne
June 26, 2026
On-site
Minneapolis, MN
Operations
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, improvement, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes, including mechanical and chemical operations. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role contributes to automation projects, maintains process documentation, and supports daily production to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Support & Improvement:
- Assist in developing/updating manufacturing processes, work instructions, and SOPs.
- Help perform basic time studies, process mapping, and data collection.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvements.
- Automation Support:
- Assist in installation, testing, and troubleshooting of automated equipment (robots, PLC-controlled systems, sensors).
- Support automation upgrades and process optimization with senior engineers/integrators.
- Participate in equipment validation (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ) under supervision.
- Chemical Process Support:
- Support chemical mixing, dispensing, coating, curing, and related production operations.
- Monitor chemical process parameters, document results, and follow safety procedures.
- Maintain chemical handling instructions, cleaning procedures, and related documentation.
- Quality & Compliance:
- Support nonconformance investigations and corrective actions.
- Participate in PFMEA reviews, risk assessments, and process validations.
- Follow applicable GMP/IVD/ISO 13485 or similar regulatory requirements.
- Daily Production Support:
- Provide hands-on support to operators/technicians.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment/process issues before escalating.
- Monitor scrap, yield, and cycle time.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Update process documents, equipment logs, and engineering records.
- Collect/analyze basic production data for engineering reports.
- Maintain documentation for automation, chemical processes, and improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs degree in manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Internship or 0β2 years of experience in a manufacturing/chemical/engineering environment.
- Plus: experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or med device industries.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, chemical handling, and/or automation systems.
- Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exposure to automation (robotics, PLCs, sensors).
- Plus: experience in regulated industries (Medical Device/IVD/Pharma/Aerospace).
- Understanding of Lean/6Ο or participation in improvement projects.
- Basic familiarity with Minitab, JMP, or other data analysis tools.
- Willingness to learn; strong attention to detail and documentation.
- Ability to work cross-functionally; good communication.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Primarily on-site at Minneapolis facility; occasional extended hours.
- Sit/stand for extended periods; occasional lifting 5β50 lbs; use of computer/office equipment.
Benefits (explicitly listed):
- Competitive insurance starting day one (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, legal, ID shield).
- 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
- Mentorship, training/development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs.
- Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events, charity drives.
- Accrued leave with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
The Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, improvement, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes, including mechanical and chemical operations. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the role contributes to automation projects, maintains process documentation, and supports daily production to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Support & Improvement:
- Assist in developing/updating manufacturing processes, work instructions, and SOPs.
- Help perform basic time studies, process mapping, and data collection.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvements.
- Automation Support:
- Assist in installation, testing, and troubleshooting of automated equipment (robots, PLC-controlled systems, sensors).
- Support automation upgrades and process optimization with senior engineers/integrators.
- Participate in equipment validation (FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ) under supervision.
- Chemical Process Support:
- Support chemical mixing, dispensing, coating, curing, and related production operations.
- Monitor chemical process parameters, document results, and follow safety procedures.
- Maintain chemical handling instructions, cleaning procedures, and related documentation.
- Quality & Compliance:
- Support nonconformance investigations and corrective actions.
- Participate in PFMEA reviews, risk assessments, and process validations.
- Follow applicable GMP/IVD/ISO 13485 or similar regulatory requirements.
- Daily Production Support:
- Provide hands-on support to operators/technicians.
- Troubleshoot basic equipment/process issues before escalating.
- Monitor scrap, yield, and cycle time.
- Documentation & Reporting:
- Update process documents, equipment logs, and engineering records.
- Collect/analyze basic production data for engineering reports.
- Maintain documentation for automation, chemical processes, and improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs degree in manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Internship or 0β2 years of experience in a manufacturing/chemical/engineering environment.
- Plus: experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or med device industries.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, chemical handling, and/or automation systems.
- Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Exposure to automation (robotics, PLCs, sensors).
- Plus: experience in regulated industries (Medical Device/IVD/Pharma/Aerospace).
- Understanding of Lean/6Ο or participation in improvement projects.
- Basic familiarity with Minitab, JMP, or other data analysis tools.
- Willingness to learn; strong attention to detail and documentation.
- Ability to work cross-functionally; good communication.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Primarily on-site at Minneapolis facility; occasional extended hours.
- Sit/stand for extended periods; occasional lifting 5β50 lbs; use of computer/office equipment.
Benefits (explicitly listed):
- Competitive insurance starting day one (medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, legal, ID shield).
- 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA.
- Mentorship, training/development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs.
- Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, events, charity drives.
- Accrued leave with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.