Sr. Technician, Manufacturing

Gener8, LLC•San Jose, CA

1d•$29 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Gener8 is hiring a Sr. Manufacturing Technician for its on-site San Jose, California location. The role develops and prototypes new products and processes within Manufacturing and supports their transfer into manufacturing. It is a hands-on position focused on advanced commercial control and readiness activities, including developing, implementing, and executing test processes to ensure products meet internal and industry standards. The technician builds and tests units, investigates failures, and conducts equipment and system calibration and validation. The role also reviews processes and procedures, recommends improvements, and troubleshoots ultrasound transducer manufacturing processes. It reports to the Manufacturing Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to NPI. The position requires gowning for a controlled environment. Work may involve high-speed machinery, hydraulics, electrical systems, and pneumatics, with Lockout Tagout procedures and careful attention to safety. Eye protection may be needed, hearing protection is required in high-noise areas, and other PPE such as gloves, face masks, or face shields may be required depending on the work and safety rules.

Requirements

High school diploma and a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
Familiarity with R&D and manufacturing equipment, including hot boxes, adhesives, soldering, bonding, and fuse joining.
Knowledge of polymers, metals, and chemicals as they relate to medical devices.
Familiarity with tensile, balloon, fatigue, or other project-related testing.
Ability to perform failure analysis with minimal supervision.
Ability to use measurement devices and inspection systems.
Ability to perform manual soldering on small-scale devices under a microscope.
Ability to assemble and prepare test samples and devices according to approved processes.
Ability to execute engineering tests according to test protocols or approved processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain safety protocols while working with hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Ability to design and create fixtures using 3D CAD tools.
Experience maintaining engineering inspection equipment.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and PowerPoint, for generating engineering documents.
Ability to generate reports and presentation slides.
Experience creating sketches and 3D CAD models.
Experience with sectioning ceramics.
Soldering experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design and development of new concepts.
Build prototypes and evaluate new designs, ideas, and processes.
Perform in-vitro and bench tests and document results.
Record relevant information, including new ideas, test results, and build procedures, in lab notebooks according to good laboratory practices or company procedures.
Perform engineering unit builds and tests or failure investigations with minimal guidance, and document technical findings.
Recommend improvements to equipment, fixtures, tools, and processes.
Support development, implementation, and execution of testing and validation throughout product development and manufacturing.
Support test procedures that ensure products meet internal and industry standards.
Conduct calibration and validation of equipment and systems.
Support engineering documentation and manage Document Change Orders (DCOs).
Understand workflows and manufacturing processes to identify potential problems and propose solutions.
Use judgment, initiative, creative troubleshooting, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.