Sr. Engineering Technician I

Terumo•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•$94,760 - $119,478

About The Position

At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world. At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere. Job SummaryThis position is responsible for initiating and performing defined technical activities such as performing studies and tests which support engineering. Will develop and implement technical projects to improve products, processes, or technologies on a project basis.

Requirements

Associates Degree or technical degree/certificate with 12 years experience in R&D Lab and/or medical device experience required or a minimum 15 years related experience required.
Basic computer software skills, i.e., Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Medical device electro-mechanical product development experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
SME (Subject Matter Expert) with in-depth knowledge and technical proficiency in support of the widest range of engineering activities such as test, modification, fabrication, and assembly; including identifying potential improvement opportunities and proposing technical solutions to optimize products, processes, and/or equipment
Build complex prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples; may include making material recommendations
Develop, procure, construct, evaluate and validate new equipment, tools, and fixtures. Perform operational tests and identify failure modes
Perform complex work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions
Collect, document, and analyze test data
Operate a wide range of lab equipment including set-up, clean-up, break-down, and re-assembly
Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on new procedures, assess work techniques, and provide feedback to engineers on procedures
Design and build simple fixtures, using sketches, CAD, etc.
Perform test method development and validation for equipment.
May create and modify drawings and procedures for fixtures, equipment, products, or processes
May initiate ECRs (Engineering Change Request)
Understanding of good documentation practices is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.