Engineering Technician II - Acton, Mass. (On-site)

Insulet; Acton (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a technician to support R&D activities involving materials management and equipment management. Your role will focus on ensuring seamless operation and preparation for testing critical materials and will involve collaboration with engineers and test technicians. Ideal candidates will have laboratory experience and a strong technical background, emphasizing teamwork and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• 2+ years in technical writing and using Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing activities and schedule lab equipment setup.
• Support troubleshooting and documentation of testing process.
• Maintain laboratory safety and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Technical writing

Equipment Maintenance

Planning

Organization

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in an engineering or technical-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SCM tools (Git, Bitbucket)

CI tools (Jenkins, Bamboo)

Job description

Position Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and managing materials, tools, and performing various engineering tasks across R&D, supporting existing products and new product initiatives. The general scope includes working with a highly motivated team of dedicated test technicians and experienced engineers in managing R&D materials and assets for ad-hoc or V&V testing purposes (manual and automated), setting up test environments, executing testing, reporting test results, building device prototypes, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The primary objective of this position will be ensuring smooth operation and preparation of mission-critical materials supply and testing to promote robust medical device design, development, and evaluations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with systems, development, and test engineers to understand schedules and equipment needs to support project testing activities.
• Building and setting up lab equipment for testing.
• Ensure proper equipment is ready on time for test execution across projects.
• Leverage existing tools and automation to execute automated tests and report results across projects and test cycles.
• Support basic troubleshooting and collecting logs and data for issues observed during testing.
• Execute automated tests, record results, and document issues using standard tools and processes during project development cycles.
• Execute dry runs of new and updated automated Test Cases.
• Coordinate with Systems, development, and test engineers when troubleshooting issues and verifying fixes.
• Write reports and log issues for executed verification tests.
• Participate in the planning and execution of technical project work.
• Ensure lab safety and housekeeping practices.
• Performs technician tasks deploying standard and advanced techniques.
• Maintain laboratory equipment by scheduling regular maintenance, interfacing with facilities, service technicians, and responding to equipment issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ yrs experience working in a laboratory environment (preferably in R&D) or a combination of higher-level education
• 2+ yrs experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) & technical writing capabilities

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Associate degree in an engineering or technical-related field
• Self-driven, efficient learner and able to perform in a dynamic work environment
• Equipment Maintenance
• Planning, organization & detailed oriented
• Knowledge of scripting and/or programming languages like Python is a plus.
• Knowledge of Android or iOS technology is a plus.
• Knowledge of SCM tools (Git, Bitbucket) and CI tools (Jenkins, Bamboo) is a plus.
• Previous experience working in the Medical Device industry (FDA/ISO regulated) is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements (if applicable):

• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs regularly
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs infrequently
• Must be able to reach overhead
• Sitting or standing for periods of time
• Occasionally be able to work on weekends as needed to support projects

Travel Requirements (if applicable):

• None

NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite

Additional Information:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $23.00 - $35.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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