Senior R&D Technician

ZOLL Medical•Chelmsford, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service. At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose. Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL! This role assists in team, group, or department activities and functions in the development of new or revised medical products. Is competent in the use of general-purpose laboratory equipment, methods, and practices utilized in the development of products. Is familiar with personal computers and standard office software applications. Has some outside vendor and contractor contact. Works under engineering direction. Generally, no direct reports. May coordinate the time of 1-3 indirect departmental reports such as other technicians. Works independently under some engineering supervision on a weekly basis.

Requirements

HS Diploma and 6 years experience required or Technical Certificate and 3 years required or Associate's Degree required
Understanding of a breadth of basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles
Considerable practical knowledge of complex tasks associated with job focus
Must be able to build prototypes from schematics.
Must be able to perform rework on PWB with surface mount components.
Ability to troubleshoot down to component level.
Can follow semi-complex test procedures and protocols
Can write basic test protocols and reports using guidance documentation or templates
Ability to use basic and complex tools in lab area
Ability to learn basics of more advanced tools with little supervision
Capable of following multiple tasks and provide progress updates
Computer literacy is required.
Ability to create and modify electrical and mechanical drawings

Nice To Haves

Medical product experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Builds R&D test fixtures per specifications provided, providing design assistance and feedback
Provides test fixture design input and documentation
Executes test protocols per instructions provided, with minimal supervision, and provides results according to prescribed documentation procedures, providing test protocol design assistance and feedback
Builds prototype assemblies per specifications provided, providing design assistance and feedback
Presents test reports and design improvements to R&D project team members
Interfaces with vendors and manufacturing on assembly process
Sources parts and supplies when needed
With engineering direction, able to troubleshoot complex circuits, mechanical assemblies, software functionality or accessories
Assists other departments and company personnel as necessary and appropriate
Contributes to lab organization and management
Inspect parts per engineering drawings with calipers and other precision inspection equipment
Work with machine shops and fabrication vendors