By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Pay Range:
$55,600.00 - $91,450.00Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, improvement, and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes, including both mechanical and chemical operations. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role contributes to automation projects, helps maintain process documentation, and assists in daily production support to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Support & Improvement
Assist in developing and updating manufacturing processes, work instructions, and SOPs.
Help perform basic time studies, process mapping, and data collection.
Support efforts to identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvements.
Automation Support
Assist in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of automated equipment (robots, PLC-controlled systems, sensors).
Work alongside senior engineers and integrators to support automation upgrades and process optimization.
Participate in equipment validation activities such as FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ tasks under supervision.
Chemical Process Support
Support chemical mixing, dispensing, coating, curing, and related operations within production.
Assist with monitoring chemical process parameters, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
Help maintain chemical handling instructions, cleaning procedures, and related process documentation.
Quality & Compliance
Support investigations for nonconformances by gathering data and helping execute corrective actions.
Participate in PFMEA reviews, risk assessments, and process validations led by senior staff.
Follow GMP/IVD/ISO 13485 or similar regulatory requirements as applicable.
Daily Production Support
Provide hands-on support to operators and technicians on equipment, materials, or process questions.
Help troubleshoot basic equipment or process issues before escalating.
Monitor production metrics such as scrap, yield, and cycle time.
Documentation & Reporting
Update process documents, equipment logs, and engineering records in collaboration with senior engineers.
Collect and analyze basic production data to support engineering reports.
Maintain accurate documentation related to automation, chemical processes, and process improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Internship or 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or engineering environment.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or med device industries is a plus
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, chemical handling, or automation systems.
Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and hands-on technical skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exposure to automation (robotics, PLCs, sensors) through coursework, internships, or projects.
Experience in regulated industries (Medical Device, IVD, Pharma, Aerospace) is a plus.
Understanding of Lean/6σ concepts or participation in improvement projects.
Basic familiarity with Minitab, JMP, or other data analysis tools.
Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
Strong attention to detail and documentation.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving mindset with curiosity for how things work.
Working Conditions:
Primarily on-site at Bio-Techne’s Minneapolis facility.
May require occasional extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work hours that conform to standard business operations
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Occasional lifting materials up to 5-50 lbs.
Use of computer and office equipment
Why Join Bio-Techne:
- We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
- We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
- We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
- We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.
Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
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What We Do
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality purified proteins and reagent solutions - notably cytokines and growth factors, antibodies, immunoassays, biologically active small molecule compounds, tissue culture reagents, and cell and gene therapy workflow solutions including T-Cell activation technologies. Bio-Techne’s portfolio also includes protein analysis solutions, sold under the ProteinSimple brand name, that offer researchers efficient and streamlined options for automated Western blot and multiplexed ELISA workflow. These reagent and protein analysis solutions are sold to biomedical researchers, as well as clinical research laboratories, and constitute the Protein Sciences Segment. Bio-Techne also develops and manufactures diagnostic products including FDA-regulated controls, calibrators, blood gas and clinical chemistry controls, and other reagents for OEM and clinical customers. Bio-Techne’s genomic tools include advanced tissue-based in situ hybridization assays (ISH) for research and clinical use, sold under the ACD brand, as well as a portfolio of clinical molecular diagnostic oncology assays including the ExoDx®Prostate (IntelliScore) test (EPI) for prostate cancer diagnosis. These diagnostic and genomic products comprise Bio-Techne’s Diagnostics and Genomics Segment. Bio-Techne products are integral components of scientific investigations into biological processes and molecular diagnostics, revealing the nature, diagnosis, etiology and progression of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated approximately $714 million in net sales in fiscal 2019 and has over 2,200 employees worldwide.
