Associate Prototype Technician

Integer•Plymouth, MN

About The Position

This role involves constructing engineering samples and prototypes according to specifications and requirements, with direction from the Engineering team. The technician will assist in organizing engineering build notes and documentation from all prototype builds, and support Engineers in the creation of build documentation. They will also provide value-add feedback to design engineers through post-build reviews, design reviews, and documentation reviews. The position requires reading and understanding drawings, specifications, schematics, and sketches, and supporting initial production builds and the transition from engineering to production. Responsibilities include assembling component parts as per print, utilizing both manual and automatic machine operation, and visually and/or dimensionally inspecting parts and/or completed assemblies for conformance to specifications. The technician will complete required Device History Records and other manufacturing documentation per Good Documented Practices (GDP), identify and escalate quality non-conformances, and set up equipment needed for assembly/inspection as per work instructions or product configuration. Participation in team activities focusing on process/product improvement, problem resolution, and customer satisfaction is expected, along with performing other required duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
3 years catheter-related work experience and/or 3-5 years light assembly experience in a regulated industry required.
Medical device experience preferred.
Associate’s degree or above with a minimum 0-3 years of experience.
Excellent communication skills required.
Familiarity with microscopes and measuring devices required.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed instruction and/or available documentation.
Must possess the ability to recognize obvious defects in workmanship.
Demonstrates competency in multiple critical assembly processes.
Demonstrate ability to be flexible; work independently and in a production-line setting and in multiple locations within the facility.
Ability to work with a variety of equipment and instruments such as Hot boxes, Ovens, Split die bonders, Cath-Tip/tipping machines, Soldering irons, and Injection Molders.
Knowledge in Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Certification for industry specific assembly requirements such as IPC soldering standards for the Medical device and Military markets desired.
Technical training in welding, material science, and one year related quality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Constructs engineering samples and prototypes to specifications and requirements with direction from the Engineering team.
Assists in organization of engineering build notes and documentation from all prototype builds.
Supports Engineers in the creation of build documentation.
Provides value-add feedback to design engineers through post-build reviews, design reviews, and documentation reviews.
Reads and understands drawings, specifications, schematics, and sketches.
Supports initial production builds and transition from engineering to production.
Assembles component parts as per print.
Utilizes both manual and automatic machine operation.
Visually and/or dimensionally inspects parts and/or completed assemblies for conformance to specifications.
Completes required Device History Records and other manufacturing documentation per Good Documented Practices (GDP).
Identifies and escalates quality non-conformances.
Sets up equipment needed for assembly/inspection as per work instructions or as dictated by the product configuration.
Participates in team activities focusing on process/product improvement, problem resolution, and customer satisfaction.
Performs other duties as required.