Technician, NPD

Quasar Medical | Medical Device Manufacturer; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Quasar Medical in Ireland is seeking an NPD Technician to support development and industrialisation of single-use medical devices from prototype to manufacturing transfer. You will assemble development devices, support process and tooling, and maintain build records in a controlled medical-device environment.

Working with NPD Engineering, Quality and Operations, you will document results, ensure traceability, train others, and help drive continuous improvement while adhering to cleanroom and

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate, equivalent secondary-level qualification, or relevant vocational qualification.
• Previous experience in a technical manufacturing, assembly, laboratory, engineering, or medical-device environment.
• Experience following written work instructions, drawings, specifications, or controlled procedures.
• Experience completing accurate production, laboratory, or engineering records.
• Demonstrated experience performing detailed manual assembly or inspection work.
• Previous experience with braided catheters or balloon catheters advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical-device prototypes, engineering samples, verification units, and pilot builds in accordance with approved instructions and engineering direction.
• Support NPD engineers in the development and optimisation of assembly processes, fixtures, tooling, and test methods.
• Perform in-process inspection, dimensional measurement, functional testing, and other development testing in accordance with defined procedures.
• Accurately document build conditions, process parameters, test results, observations, and material usage in engineering notebooks, routers, travellers, and electronic systems.
• Maintain traceability of materials, components, samples, and development builds.
• Identify and communicate build, material, equipment, documentation, or process issues to the responsible engineer.
• Support equipment trials, process characterisation, prototype builds, design verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Prepare materials, equipment, fixtures, and documentation for development builds and testing.
• Support controlled experiments and data collection under the direction of NPD Engineering.
• Train technicians and production personnel on new or revised assembly methods once the process has been appropriately defined and approved.
• Maintain an organised and safe development workspace, including appropriate control of tools, materials, samples, and equipment.
• Work in accordance with applicable quality-system, cleanroom, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the NPD laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Job description

Job Summary

The NPD Technician is a hands-on member of the New Product Development team, supporting the development and industrialisation of single-use medical devices from early-stage prototype builds through design verification and transfer to manufacturing.

The role is responsible for assembling development devices, supporting process and tooling development, completing testing and inspection activities, and maintaining accurate build and traceability records. The technician will work closely with NPD Engineering, Quality, Operations, and other project stakeholders in a controlled medical-device manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble medical-device prototypes, engineering samples, verification units, and pilot builds in accordance with approved instructions and engineering direction.
• Support NPD engineers in the development and optimisation of assembly processes, fixtures, tooling, and test methods.
• Perform in-process inspection, dimensional measurement, functional testing, and other development testing in accordance with defined procedures.
• Accurately document build conditions, process parameters, test results, observations, and material usage in engineering notebooks, routers, travellers, and electronic systems.
• Maintain traceability of materials, components, samples, and development builds.
• Identify and communicate build, material, equipment, documentation, or process issues to the responsible engineer.
• Support equipment trials, process characterisation, prototype builds, design verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer activities.
• Prepare materials, equipment, fixtures, and documentation for development builds and testing.
• Support controlled experiments and data collection under the direction of NPD Engineering.
• Train technicians and production personnel on new or revised assembly methods once the process has been appropriately defined and approved.
• Maintain an organised and safe development workspace, including appropriate control of tools, materials, samples, and equipment.
• Work in accordance with applicable quality-system, cleanroom, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the NPD laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Leaving Certificate, equivalent secondary-level qualification, or relevant vocational qualification.
• Previous experience in a technical manufacturing, assembly, laboratory, engineering, or medical-device environment.
• Experience following written work instructions, drawings, specifications, or controlled procedures.
• Experience completing accurate production, laboratory, or engineering records.
• Demonstrated experience performing detailed manual assembly or inspection work.
• Previous experience with braided catheters or balloon catheters advantageous.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform precise manual assembly using small components, tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Ability to follow written instructions, drawings, specifications, and verbal technical direction.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to recognise and esc ...?
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned activities and collaboratively within a cross-functional project team.
• Ability to manage multiple development builds or priorities while maintaining quality and traceability.
• Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to learn new products, processes, equipment, and test methods.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to look at a computer screen, reports and other documents. The employee is regularly required to use their hands on a computer keyboard or a calculator. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and interact with other employees.The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

On-site role in a cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Quasar Medical provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.