**Shift** : 8am – 5pm, no overtime/holiday expectation. 100% On-site thousand oaks - possibility for some remote work after training. **Job Description:** The ideal candidate for the Associate Engineer will hold a STEM degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Biotech, or a related field and bring about 1-2 years of internship or professional experience in mechanical design, automation, process engineering, and root cause analysis. This role requires strong documentation and report-writing skills alongside hands-on lab experience supporting clinical manufacturing and medical device tech transfers (e.g., syringes, auto-injectors). Candidates should be entry-level with the ability to learn and grow during a two-year assignment, comfortable investigating deviations, and capable of collaborating with engineering and vendor teams, with potential for future conversion based on performance. Master’s degree could be considered a plus. Open to non-traditional candidates if lab/instrument experience is applicable. In this role, the candidate will work cross functionally supporting tech transfer activities for clinical and commercial with *** and CMO sites, getting exposure to the FDP manufacturing processes for automated and HMLV (high mix low volume) processes for combination products (device assembly, labeling, and packaging). This includes identifying and exploring technologies in partnership with site PD, NPI lead, Validation Engineering, and Project Management. **Key Responsibilities:** + Support Tech Transfer activities + Lead process gap assessment exercises + Generate PTD (Process Transfer Document) + Manage dashboards by updating KPI status and timelines + Support characterization and PPQ activities at the receiving site + Perform forensic analysis of devices + Conduct root cause analysis using standard methodologies + Leverage automation skillset to access and analyze equipment data + Program within statistical analysis software or data tools such as MATLAB + Update and optimize equipment automation recipes for quality, rapid device assembly + Support design of test fixtures and/or assembly tools for manufacturing + Troubleshoot device and equipment failure This position is on site and might require to travel depending on the project/program needs. **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience **Ideal Qualifications:** + Engineering or biotechnology background + Enthusiasm for new technology (digital and mechanical) + Continuous improvement mindset + Clear communication and presentation skills **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent ondemand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.