Manufacturing Technician I

Verathon Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

HCSA

Retirement matching plan

Paid holidays and time off

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Verathon in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Manufacturing Technologist (swing shift) to troubleshoot hardware and system issues in a busy electro-mechanical factory supporting sustaining medical devices and new product introductions.

You will work cross-functionally with Production, Quality Assurance, and Product Development Engineering to reduce defects, improve yields, and maintain equipment, tooling, and documentation, while adhering to ISO13485 and CMDR/QSR standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical and mechanical design procedures and testing methodologies.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Experience and aptitude in Design of Experiments and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and drawings.
• Strong technical, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to be dynamic and creative in identifying issues and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Swing shift hours: 3:30pm–12:00am, Monday–Friday.
• Manage manufacturing processes and improvements in an electro-mechanical factory.
• Support production, product development engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Execute IQ/OQ/PQ, design reviews, and update work instructions and related documents.
• Maintain automated or semi-automated processes and tooling.
• Track and analyze rejects and failures; participate in CAPA activities.
• Support the Quality Management System and ISO13485, CMDR, QSR, and MDD compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality mindset

Education

Technologist Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Technology

Eligible for Registration with ASTTBC

0-3 years’ experience

Job description

Verathon is a global medical device company committed to being a trusted partner to our customers and advancing patient care through innovative Airway Management and Urology solutions. For more than 40 years, we have worked alongside healthcare professionals to understand their needs and deliver high-quality technologies that provide lasting clinical and economic value.

Our portfolio includes leading GlideScope® video laryngoscopy and BFlex™ bronchoscopy solutions, BladderScan® bladder volume measurement, and a growing range of single-use Urology solutions. Behind our innovations is a diverse, global team united by a commitment to our customers, collaboration, and improving patient care.

Verathon, a business unit of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, with international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

The swing shift Manufacturing Technologist is responsible for troubleshooting hardware & system issues in support of our sustaining medical devices and products as well as supporting new product introduction. The Manufacturing Technologist is expected to work cross functionally to reduce defects, scrap, cycle time, and increase yields. This position is on the swing shift Monday through Friday 3:30pm to 12:00am.

Verathon believes that People are the Source of our Strength! Employees that consistently demonstrate skill, loyalty, initiative, innovation, enthusiasm and team spirit are what make the VMCA team the best in the industry! The Manufacturing Technologist works closely with the Manufacturing Engineering Team and is responsible for providing technical support to the Production, Quality Assurance and Product Development Engineering teams. This position requires close communication and coordinated activities between all three departments, providing feedback to improve the product design and manufacturing processes to reduce quality defects and costs.

Responsibilities

• Working hours are swing shift Monday through Friday 3:30pm to 12:00am
• Manage manufacturing processes and improvements in an Electro-Mechanical factory
• Work effectively with production team, product development engineering team and quality team to provide support and resolve process and technical issues
• Execute verification and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ, FMEA), of product equipment, processes, designs review and update work instructions, ATP's, travelers and other internal documentation
• Maintain automated or semi-automated processes
• Maintain production tooling, jigs, dies and test equipment
• Track, document, investigate and analyze rejects and failures in production or customer returns and report design and process issues
• Participate in product Failure Investigations and other CAPA related activities
• Preventative Maintenance of production equipment
• Ensure consistent professional communications with all VMCA team members
• Support VMCA’s Quality Management System that establishes and maintains effective quality assurance processes and compliance to the International Standards: ISO13485, Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR, SOR 98-292), FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR, 21 CFR Part 820) and the Medical Device Directive (MDD93/42/EEC).

Qualifications

• Has understanding of electrical and mechanical design procedures and testing methodologies
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Experience and aptitude in Design of Experiments, ability to find root cause and correct problems effectively
• The ability to read and interpret procedures and drawings
• Strong technical, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams
• The ability to be dynamic and creative in identifying issues, their resolutions and implementing resolutionsThe ability to remain open to new ideas and to maintain a positive attitude with a focus on quality
• Technologist Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Technology
• Eligible for Registration with ASTTBC
• 0-3 years’ experience

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative team that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes
• Engage in meaningful work that makes a difference in the healthcare industry
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Salary range - $23.71/hr - $27.88/hr plus $2/hr premium for hours worked in the swing shift, Monday through Friday 3:30pm to 12:00am
• Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range
• Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
• Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off and a retirement matching plan

EEO

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. Even if you are not a match for this role, we may have another opportunity that may be a great fit.

Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.