Engineering Technician II
About The Position
The Engineering Technician II works in an R&D laboratory, typically performing hands-on, onsite work. The role handles simple to moderately complex assignments, using judgment to resolve problems and make routine recommendations. Routine work generally requires no instruction, while new assignments receive general instructions. The technician applies basic techniques and procedures to assigned projects and tests infusion pumps and other electromechanical products, including new product development and changes to existing products. Testing may cover accuracy, pressure, operation, connectivity, system software, and functionality. The position also involves documenting failures and conducting investigations for engineers. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, onsite five days per week; hours may be adjusted by one hour if needed. Candidates must be W-2 eligible; third-party and C2C candidates are not considered.
Requirements
- AA degree or higher; the posting also lists a high school diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree as preferred education, and states that a master's degree is not required.
- One to two years of mechanical or electrical experience is strongly preferred, or engineering graduates with some internship experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Experience with technical documentation and strong documentation skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and email.
- Basic science and/or math skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot using basic laboratory equipment such as scopes, meters, and analytical balances.
- Ability to understand technical schematics and specifications.
- Strong computer experience with Microsoft tools and statistical tools.
- Ability to follow procedures and think creatively when troubleshooting issues.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical or electrical background.
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment and prototypes.
- Familiarity with GDP, ELN, and Microsoft tools.
- Engineering degree graduates with internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of research and development laboratory tasks and experiments.
- Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results as needed.
- Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and laboratory supply inventory.
- Write experimental reports, summaries, and protocols as needed.
- Develop and maintain records for experiments performed.
- Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
- Complete routine assembly and testing assignments for projects, including product performance and software script testing.
- Test infusion pumps and other electromechanical products in an R&D laboratory, including new products and changes to existing products.
- Test product accuracy, pressure, operation, connectivity, system software, and functionality.
- Document failures, assess failure-to-replicate situations, and investigate issues for the engineer.
- Follow procedures while using judgment to troubleshoot issues that arise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
