Tech Lead Jobs in Michigan
Tech Lead jobs in Michigan are actively sought across the state's automotive technology, enterprise software, and financial services sectors, with openings ranging from senior engineer leads stepping into their first leadership role through seasoned architects managing distributed teams. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Ford Motor Company, Rocket Companies, and Stryker maintaining consistent demand for tech leads who can bridge engineering and product strategy. Cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and Agile delivery leadership are the sub-areas seeing the steadiest interest from Michigan employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sterile Processing Tech - Lead - Sterile Processing Department * Evenings ( M-F, ) 40hrs/wk
Requisition #: req12654
Shift: Evenings
FTE status: 1
On-call: Yes
Weekends: No
General Summary:
The Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician assumes responsibility for work assignments of Sterile Processing Technicians on their shift. The Lead Tech will supervise and coordinate the activities of the other technician’s performance and be able to demonstrate all aspects of Sterile Processing Department (SPD), decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high level disinfection, sterile storage and distribution of instrumentation and medical supplies procedures in accordance with hospital policies. The position also acts as liaison to the SPD Manager, SPD team members and Surgery. Physical activity may involve lifting 20–50-pound instrument trays or sets, walking, pushing and pulling of carts and equipment. Demonstrate strong leadership skills. Occasionally works overtime, rotating weekends and holidays and must take on-call on a rotating basis for weekends and holidays.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High school diploma, (GED) or equivalent
- Current Sterile Processing Technician Certification is required
- Certification for Endoscope Reprocessing or Instrument Specialist required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- 4 years’ prior experience in Sterile Processing is required.
- Knowledge of sterile or aseptic technique.
- Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization principles.
- Must be accurate and willing to follow set rules and standards of practice.
- Able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the UMH-West values of Teamwork, Caring and Integrity in their interactions with patients and fellow team members.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and assumes responsibility for actions.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, looks for ways to improve job and department. Is enthusiastic about the success of co-workers.
- Identifies functional instrument system problems and assists in the resolution of the problems.
- Informs SPD staff on instrument status daily and as needed.
- Demonstrates commitment to group goals, UMH-West Health’s goals, missions & values and teamwork.
- Participate in the quality improvement plan as directed by the SPD Manager. Monitors quality issues and identifies them to the SPD Manager.
- Knowledge of computers and data entry.
- Must show proficiency in Critical Thinking Skills
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Oversees for work assignments of SPD Technicians on their shift and may be responsible for scheduling in response to ill calls.
- Oversees for the workflow on their shift and ensures completion of all work
- Precepts new employees during orientation. May delegate this responsibility to other staff members if necessary.
- Helps in orientation of SPD staff on new systems and procedures in coordination with the SPD Manger and Surgical Service educator.
- Prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and is responsible for work assignments of SPD technicians on their shift to ensure the completion of work. Communicates to the next shift what needs to be done for the next day’s surgery schedule.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills between staff members, SPD Manager and surgery department, when necessary. Demonstrates strong and effective leadership skills.
- Rotates through all workstations efficiently and performs all SPD functions and assorted support duties. Develops and maintains effective interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication.
- Accurately cleans and sorts all soiled instrumentation, drills, scopes and other medical equipment entering the decontamination area. Always adheres to Universal/Standard Precautions.
- Operates the washer decontaminator, cart washer, ultrasonic cleaner, automated scope processor, all sterilizers, and computer.
- Performs proper principles and strict techniques of sterilization. Keeps and maintains daily records of testing results of BI's and BOWIE-DICK tests. Makes the necessary follow up actions when needed.
- Assembles and packages instrument sets according to count sheets, standards, and manufacturer’s instructions. Inspects all instruments for good working condition. Uses appropriate chemical indicators for sterilization Maintains an error rate that is below 2.0% per month for tray accuracy.
- Assists in additional duties as identified by SPD Manager and Director of Surgical Services.
- Inventories stock and non-stock supplies and implants. Maintains appropriate par levels and orders, as needed stock and non-stock supplies.
- Interacts with purchasing and vendors in SPD as necessary.
- Adheres to the hospital policies and procedures. Incorporates hospital values into work practices. Adheres to Behavioral Standards and is a role model for these standards for all team members.
- Provides input to SPD leadership in evaluating employees’ performance as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Sterile Processing Tech - Lead - Sterile Processing Department * Evenings ( M-F, ) 40hrs/wk
Requisition #: req12654
Shift: Evenings
FTE status: 1
On-call: Yes
Weekends: No
General Summary:
The Lead Certified Sterile Processing Technician assumes responsibility for work assignments of Sterile Processing Technicians on their shift. The Lead Tech will supervise and coordinate the activities of the other technician’s performance and be able to demonstrate all aspects of Sterile Processing Department (SPD), decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high level disinfection, sterile storage and distribution of instrumentation and medical supplies procedures in accordance with hospital policies. The position also acts as liaison to the SPD Manager, SPD team members and Surgery. Physical activity may involve lifting 20–50-pound instrument trays or sets, walking, pushing and pulling of carts and equipment. Demonstrate strong leadership skills. Occasionally works overtime, rotating weekends and holidays and must take on-call on a rotating basis for weekends and holidays.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High school diploma, (GED) or equivalent
- Current Sterile Processing Technician Certification is required
- Certification for Endoscope Reprocessing or Instrument Specialist required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- 4 years’ prior experience in Sterile Processing is required.
- Knowledge of sterile or aseptic technique.
- Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization principles.
- Must be accurate and willing to follow set rules and standards of practice.
- Able to work with a sense of urgency while maintaining accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the UMH-West values of Teamwork, Caring and Integrity in their interactions with patients and fellow team members.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and assumes responsibility for actions.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, looks for ways to improve job and department. Is enthusiastic about the success of co-workers.
- Identifies functional instrument system problems and assists in the resolution of the problems.
- Informs SPD staff on instrument status daily and as needed.
- Demonstrates commitment to group goals, UMH-West Health’s goals, missions & values and teamwork.
- Participate in the quality improvement plan as directed by the SPD Manager. Monitors quality issues and identifies them to the SPD Manager.
- Knowledge of computers and data entry.
- Must show proficiency in Critical Thinking Skills
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Oversees for work assignments of SPD Technicians on their shift and may be responsible for scheduling in response to ill calls.
- Oversees for the workflow on their shift and ensures completion of all work
- Precepts new employees during orientation. May delegate this responsibility to other staff members if necessary.
- Helps in orientation of SPD staff on new systems and procedures in coordination with the SPD Manger and Surgical Service educator.
- Prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and is responsible for work assignments of SPD technicians on their shift to ensure the completion of work. Communicates to the next shift what needs to be done for the next day’s surgery schedule.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills between staff members, SPD Manager and surgery department, when necessary. Demonstrates strong and effective leadership skills.
- Rotates through all workstations efficiently and performs all SPD functions and assorted support duties. Develops and maintains effective interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication.
- Accurately cleans and sorts all soiled instrumentation, drills, scopes and other medical equipment entering the decontamination area. Always adheres to Universal/Standard Precautions.
- Operates the washer decontaminator, cart washer, ultrasonic cleaner, automated scope processor, all sterilizers, and computer.
- Performs proper principles and strict techniques of sterilization. Keeps and maintains daily records of testing results of BI's and BOWIE-DICK tests. Makes the necessary follow up actions when needed.
- Assembles and packages instrument sets according to count sheets, standards, and manufacturer’s instructions. Inspects all instruments for good working condition. Uses appropriate chemical indicators for sterilization Maintains an error rate that is below 2.0% per month for tray accuracy.
- Assists in additional duties as identified by SPD Manager and Director of Surgical Services.
- Inventories stock and non-stock supplies and implants. Maintains appropriate par levels and orders, as needed stock and non-stock supplies.
- Interacts with purchasing and vendors in SPD as necessary.
- Adheres to the hospital policies and procedures. Incorporates hospital values into work practices. Adheres to Behavioral Standards and is a role model for these standards for all team members.
- Provides input to SPD leadership in evaluating employees’ performance as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tech lead jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Five or more years of software engineering experience with at least two in a lead or senior role
- Demonstrated ability to architect scalable systems and lead technical design discussions
- Proficiency in one or more languages common in Michigan stacks such as Java, Python, or C++
- Experience mentoring engineers and owning delivery timelines in an Agile or Scrum environment
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for coordinating with product, QA, and business stakeholders
Tech Lead Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tech lead in Michigan?
Becoming a tech lead in Michigan typically starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, followed by several years of hands-on engineering work. Michigan has no state-issued license or certification required for tech leads, so advancement comes through demonstrated technical depth and leadership. Many Michigan employers, especially in automotive technology and enterprise software, promote engineers who take ownership of architecture decisions, mentor teammates, and drive delivery outcomes within cross-functional teams.
Which companies hire tech leads in Michigan?
Employers hiring tech leads in Michigan right now include Corewell Health, Tenet Healthcare, and University of Michigan Health-West, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's automotive and financial technology sectors mean that both legacy enterprises and fast-growing product companies maintain steady demand for tech leads who can manage complex, mission-critical engineering work.
Which Michigan cities have the most tech lead jobs?
Detroit, Wyoming, and Taylor have the most tech lead openings in Michigan. Detroit's concentration of automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and financial technology firms like Rocket Companies drives the bulk of demand, while Ann Arbor's university-anchored tech ecosystem and Grand Rapids' growing health technology and manufacturing software sectors account for a meaningful share of listings outside the metro core.
Are there remote tech lead jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than many technical roles, since tech lead work centers on design reviews, code oversight, and team coordination that translate well to distributed settings. About 100% of tech lead openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader industry norms. Architecture planning, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder communication are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely, while production incident response or in-person team onboarding may still require occasional on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a tech lead in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a tech lead role from a senior individual contributor position at a Michigan employer that promotes internally. Companies like Ford Motor Company, Stryker, and Rocket Companies run rotational engineering programs and structured mentorship tracks that give strong senior engineers early exposure to lead-level responsibilities before a formal title change. Building a portfolio of system design work, contributing to open-source projects, and earning cloud certifications recognized by Michigan employers all strengthen a candidacy when formal lead experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to tech lead jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to tech lead jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience level, location preference, and technical stack, then apply directly to each employer. No account creation is required to search and apply.
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