Mechanical Engineering Technician
About The Position
Trident Consulting is seeking a "Mechanical Engineering Technician" for one of our clients in "Burlington, MA". This position will contribute to the development activities, sustaining needs, and transfer of the company's new medical devices. The role involves supporting engineers in building prototypes, developing test methods, conducting tests, collecting data, evaluating against specific criteria, and maintaining equipment to implement designs, create technical reports, and ensure product/system functionality. The Engineering Technician is responsible for mechanical components and assembly build and test, including mechanical and electro-mechanical prototyping and testing (thermal, structural, fluidic, and kinematic). Additionally, the role supports mechanical parts procurement, documentation, and drafting.
Requirements
- Attention to detail and understanding of engineering test principles
- Able to meet deadlines and thrive in fast paced environment
- Ability to work closely with electrical and optical designers
- Experience with electro-mechanical testing equipment such as Metrology, Thermocouple, Manometer, Tensile and Compression, Sound Meter, Fluid Flow Meters and Sensors, etc.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- High School Diploma Required
- Five (5) years minimum experience in medical device capital equipment development support in areas of prototyping building, testing and reporting.
- Standard Microsoft Office computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Nice To Haves
- BA in Mechanical Engineering preferred or similarly applicable Technology Studies
- Operating 3D printers, slicer operations, maintaining/troubleshooting 3D printer issues.
- Working with regulated activities such IEC 60601, ISO 13485 standards
- Oracle PLM and/or Helix ALM.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers in building, modifying, and testing prototypes and systems, including tools/fixtures.
- Perform experiments, run diagnostics, and assist with collection/analyzing data for engineering projects.
- Assure calibration of equipment.
- Create detailed lab reports and project documentation.
- Support technical drawings/specification changes.
- Assist with transfer of documentation to manufacturing and engineering activities such as Verification and Validation testing and reporting.
- Support sustaining activities related to current products lines with testing, redlining proposed changes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
