Final Test Technician

STERIS•Plymouth, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary: Conduct a variety of electrical and mechanical tests on medical devices to ensure unit performance meets specifications. Perform testing, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment and documentation of corrections.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED + 2 years job experience trouble shooting/repairing electronic equipment OR a two-year technical degree in electronics
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Basic mechanical aptitude and electronics knowledge of solenoids, PLC’s, slaves, relays, check valves, pumps, and other hydraulic components and ability to trouble shoot.
Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
Competent in using various types of testing equipment such as ohm meters, frequency meters, etc.
Ability to draw conclusions from test data and the ability to read and understand complex test instructions.
Competency with Microsoft based software including word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases.

Nice To Haves

Previous electromechanical troubleshooting experience in medical device industry.
Attention to detail and experience using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Experience working and communicating between multiple departments.
Previous experience testing and/or working on sterilization equipment.

Responsibilities

Test functional performance of systems, subassemblies, and components.
Perform quality assurance testing during assembly to detect and prevent defective components from being installed and reaching the end user.
Complete equipment setup and calibration in preparation of product testing.
Download/input system parameters used to control the device operations and evaluate performance.
Troubleshoot finished product’s electrical and mechanical systems to assure equipment meets all specifications.
Analyze test results on defective units to determine root cause of failure.
Complete and maintain all manufacturing documentation assuring compliance to regulatory and business requirements.
Record discrepancies/failures in test log for defect reports and trending.
Confer with supervisors, engineers, other technicians, and other production personnel regarding results and make recommendations to resolve problems.
Perform various assembly tasks of sub-assys & systems.
Ability to work in a team environment requiring participation and leadership of team meetings to address daily productivity and quality issues.
Understanding/familiarity of lean manufacturing concepts including 5S, Kaizen and other lean principles and ability to apply to daily activities.
Familiarity of lean manufacturing including 5S and Kaizen events and knowledge of lean tools.