Engineering Technician II, R&D

ICU Medical•Southington, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Engineering Technicians’ team is an integral part of our R&D organization supporting new product development and post-launch product evolution. Responsibilities include performing research, building prototypes, validating test methods, inspecting products, support building test fixtures, conducting tests, analyzing, reporting, and presenting on data, ensuring sites are safe and clean, and reporting to the Lab supervisor/Manager. Key skills include an ability to troubleshoot equipment/testing, communicate effectively, and provide effective suggestions for improvement as well as demonstrating a sound understanding of engineering terminology and being able to work well in a team.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma required along with either 3-5 years’ work experience as an engineering technician in a related position within a manufacturing or testing organization, an associate’s degree in a related field with 2 plus years’ work experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
Knowledge of basic mechanical and related to medical devices and practice is required
Basic Solidworks and technical drawing/drafting skill
Basic knowledge of Minitab
Knowledge and skill in engineering record keeping procedures and methods, with the ability to rapidly master ICU Medical internal procedures and methods
Knowledge of QSSOPs, GMP/FDA/ISO 9001, etc., principles and ability to integrate into software engineering discipline.
Basic knowledge of lean and Six Sigma Methods
Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Lab, inventory, and equipment maintenance
Performs technical work requiring competency in all conventional aspects of the Mechanical engineering department.
Participates in 6S and lean initiatives in the laboratories
Conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluations, selection and the adaptation of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria; devises new approaches to problems as encountered
Performs technical work requiring some independent evaluation, selection and application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria within mechanical engineering
Devise new approaches to problems as encountered including proposed fixture design/features and solutions.
Manages sample inventory from start to end of projects, real and accelerated aging, and general inventory
Analyzes data (including basic statistics) and reports/presents on timely basis
Plans and conducts projects on a limited scope or portions of a larger projects
Works with internal departments as well as vendors and equipment suppliers to resolve issues and coordinate work in support of ICU Medical objectives.
Engage others, promote, and participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement
Work on special projects as assigned by Lab Supervisor/Manager