R&D Technology Specialist

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. • South Jordan, UT

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About The Position

The R&D Technology Specialist performs non-routine technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity, including designing, assembling, and operating equipment. The role may involve planning non-routine assignments, building tooling and prototypes, developing test and assembly procedures, investigating product and assembly problems, preparing test specimens, operating equipment, recording and analyzing test data, and preparing and presenting reports. The position may also involve supervising technicians, laboratory activities, and equipment. Technical advice is available from engineers or a supervisor for complex problems. Working overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma and seven years of prior technician experience, or an associate's degree and five years of prior technician experience, or a bachelor's degree and three years of experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills, preferably with spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and other applicable software programs.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine technical assignments and, when appropriate, assist with planning assignments where operational precedents are not fully applicable.
• Design and build tooling, test fixtures, and assembly equipment; build prototypes and models and operate machine tools as needed.
• Develop test and assembly procedures.
• Investigate and analyze product and assembly problems.
• May supervise other technicians, laboratory activities, and equipment.
• Prepare test specimens; adjust and operate equipment; record test data; and identify deviations caused by equipment malfunction or observational errors.
• Write reports, extract engineering or other data from reports and processes, and process and present the data.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and other insurance, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
• Low-cost onsite medical clinic.
• Two onsite cafeterias.
• Employee garden and gardening classes.
• Three weeks' vacation.
• One week of sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED