Biomedical Device Assembly Technician (Med Diagnostics)

Nanopath Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanopath Inc. is seeking a manufacturing technician to support the assembly, build, and testing of its point-of-care diagnostic platform. You will work on the fluidic cartridge consumable and the optical reader instrument, following documented procedures in a fast-paced startup environment in Cambridge, MA.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with cartridge assembly, electromechanical assemblies, and IPC/ISO 13485 practices, plus a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on assembly of cartridge consumables or microfluidic devices in medical devices/diagnostics.
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• Hands-on assembly experience for electromechanical assemblies or instruments.
• Experience with hand and power tools and basic electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, wiring diagrams; GD&T familiarity a plus.
• Experience in ISO 13485/FDA regulated manufacturing and document control.
• Experience in cleanroom or IPC soldering and cable standards is a plus.
• Experience transferring builds from prototype to pilot or contract manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, build, and testing of the platform, including the fluidic cartridge and optical reader.
• Assemble plastic cartridge consumables: prep, bonding, sealing, and reagent loading per work instructions.
• Build and integrate electromechanical reader subassemblies: mechanisms, motors, sensors, optics, wiring, PCBAs.
• Perform in-process inspection, functional testing, and troubleshoot cartridges and subassemblies; report non-conformances.
• Support builds from prototype through pilot production; provide feedback on design for assembly and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain assembly work instructions, build records, fixtures, tooling.
• Manage parts inventory, kitting, incoming inspection; ensure traceability per ISO 13485.

Skills

Manual assembly

Electromechanical assembly

Tools & metrology

Reading schematics

Regulatory experience

ESD safety

Production transfer

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Multimeter

Power supply

Job description

Nanopath Inc. is seeking a manufacturing technician to support the assembly, build, and testing of its point-of-care diagnostic platform. You will work on the fluidic cartridge consumable and the optical reader instrument, following documented procedures in a fast-paced startup environment in Cambridge, MA.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with cartridge assembly, electromechanical assemblies, and IPC/ISO 13485 practices, plus a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.