Product Development Technician - Medical Devices | $28-$35/hr
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The Product Development Technician supports a medical-device R&D team in a laboratory and engineering environment. The role contributes to product development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement by executing test protocols, documenting results, supporting prototypes and equipment activities, and collaborating with technical teams. The position is onsite in Brea, California, on a weekday first-shift schedule and is offered as a 12-month contract.
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Our client, a global leader in medical technology and healthcare innovation , is seeking a Product Development Technician to join their growing R&D team. As a Product Development Technician, you will be part of a collaborative engineering and laboratory environment supporting product development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail , excellent teamwork skills , and a hands-on technical mindset that will contribute to the development of next-generation healthcare products.
Job Title: Product Development Technician - Medical Devices
Location: Brea, CA
Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Duration: 12-Month Contract
What's the Job?
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Execute laboratory and engineering test protocols to support new product development and validation activities.
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Collect, analyze, and document technical data, test results, and engineering changes with a high degree of accuracy.
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Support prototype development, equipment qualification, calibration activities, and laboratory operations.
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Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical challenges and improve processes.
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Maintain laboratory safety standards while handling test samples, materials, and specialized testing equipment.
What's Needed?
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2+ years of laboratory, engineering technician, R&D, product testing, validation, or regulated-environment experience preferred.
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Experience following written procedures, SOPs, test methods, quality standards, or engineering documentation.
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Hands-on experience performing testing, collecting data, and documenting results in a technical environment.
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Strong computer skills and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers and technical teams.
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Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
What's in it for Me?
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Join a world-class product development environment working on innovative healthcare technologies.
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Competitive pay rate of $28-$35/hr with consistent first-shift schedule and strong work-life balance.
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Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting R&D, engineering, validation, and medical device development projects.
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Access to Manpower benefits including Medical and Prescription Drug Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Business Travel Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, and Weekly Pay .
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Build technical skills and experience that can open doors to future opportunities within engineering, R&D, product development, validation, and medical device industries.
If you are a hands-on laboratory or engineering professional who enjoys testing, problem-solving, and working alongside engineers to bring innovative products to life, we encourage you to apply today!
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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions
Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,973 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$28–35/hr
- California median$25–31/hr109 hourly ranges
- US median$22–27/hr974 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $31.50/hr, is 13% above the California median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 155 open Laboratory Technician jobs in California and 1,973 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Actalent16 open
- Eurofins10 open
- Sutter Health10 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (830 postings).
- Education
- 260 of the 1,973 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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