Engineering Technician I, R&D

About the Role

This is an entry-level position within the R&D organization, supporting new product development and post-launch product evolution. The role involves performing tasks of limited complexity in a support capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform research, build prototypes, and validate test methods.
• Inspect products and support building test fixtures.
• Conduct tests, analyze data, and report on findings.
• Ensure sites are safe and clean.
• Report to the Lab supervisor/Manager.
• Lab, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Support 6S and lean initiatives in the laboratories.
• Support work related to process improvements and maintenance of the lab.
• Prepare worksheets for data collection, perform data entry, and analyze test data.
• Interface with all functional departments by assisting coordination of manufacturing trial runs, sterilization, and aging studies.
• Assist Engineers in project work.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and validation of test methods.
• Perform test protocols and record appropriate information.
• Build custom prototype samples for development purposes.
• Perform technical work requiring evaluation, selection, and application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria within mechanical engineering.
• Manage sample inventory from start to end of projects, including real and accelerated aging, and general inventory.
• Analyze data on a timely basis.
• Work with other team members on planning and conducting projects under supervision, on a limited scope or portions of larger projects.
• Work with internal departments, vendors, and equipment suppliers to resolve issues and coordinate work.
• Engage in, promote, and participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Lab Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment/testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to provide effective suggestions for improvement.
• Basic understanding of engineering terminology.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical concepts and practices related to medical devices.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and documentation (preferred, but not required).
• Familiarity with Minitab or basic statistics terms.
• Understanding of QSSOPs, GMP/FDA/ISO 9001 principles and ability to integrate into a software engineering discipline.
• Some knowledge of lean and Six Sigma Methods.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to details.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma required.
• OR an Associate's degree in a related Technical or engineering field.

Work Environment:

• Largely a sedentary role.
• Operates in a professional lab and office environment.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Work can be performed in a clean room environment.
• May require sitting or standing for long periods, depending on the machine being operated.
• Operator is required to use a computer or touch screen to enter work order data.
• Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds.