Jr. Engineer / Engineering R&D Test Tech

Kelly Services; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick pay

401(k) plan

Group medical, vision, dental, life, &

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Engineering R&D Test Tech Specialist in Warsaw, IN to support testing of implants and instruments in a lab environment. You will perform experiments, collect data, and report results under supervision, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with protocols and safety regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, up to 2 years of experience, and hands-on lab skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with laboratory experiments per provided protocols
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Ability to enter data in electronic notebook
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with diverse team members
• Strong verbal and written communication; computer skills, task management, problem solving, and mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with material manufacturing processes; material mechanical, physical, and chemical testing; and material characterization is preferred
• Materials/Impaction/Tribology Wear
• Lab Skills general technician

Responsibilities

• Specialists will perform testing under supervision to assess various properties of implants and instruments
• Testing will support characterizations, design verification, risk assessment and supplier changes of orthopedic implants and instrumentation
• This includes communication with multiple disciplines, knowledge of testing apparatus/methodology, and data reporting
• Perform materials, kinematics, and/or impaction testing such as photography, metallographic sample preparation, optical and digital microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, hardness, wear testing, and manual or automated impaction testing
• Prepares test specimens and performs laboratory experiments per provided protocols
• Analyze data and using statistical analysis
• Documents test methods and results; co-authors test reports
• Maintains laboratory records
• Assures equipment is in proper working condition, including facilitating repairs
• Facilitates the ordering of necessary supplies
• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures, including safety precautions within the work area
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed
• Clearly and professionally communicate test findings, technical challenges, and proposed resolutions to team members

Skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Effective communication

Data entry in electronic notebook

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Jr. Engineer/Engineering R&D Test Tech Specialist

Kelly Services is currently seeking an Engineering R&D Test Tech Specialist for one of our top clients in Warsaw, IN.

• Provides skilled technical assistance in an R D testing laboratory.

DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specialists will perform testing under supervision to assess various properties of implants and instruments.

• Testing will support characterizations, design verification, risk assessment and supplier changes of orthopedic implants and instrumentation.

• This includes communication with multiple disciplines, knowledge of testing apparatus/methodology, and data reporting.

• Perform materials, kinematics, and/or impaction testing such as photography, metallographic sample preparation, optical and digital microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, hardness, wear testing, and manual or automated impaction testing.

• Prepares test specimens and performs laboratory experiments per provided protocols.

• Analyze data and using statistical analysis.

• Documents test methods and results; co-authors test reports.

• Maintains laboratory records.

• Assures equipment is in proper working condition, including facilitating repairs.

• Facilitates the ordering of necessary supplies.

• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures, including safety precautions within the work area.

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

• Clearly and professionally communicate test findings, technical challenges, and proposed resolutions to team members.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 0-2 years of related experience and a Bachelor s Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Experience in the Medical Device industry is preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Hands-on experience with laboratory experiments per provided protocols

• Ability to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures

• Ability to enter data in electronic notebook application

• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with diverse team members

• Skills required include verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, task management, problem solving, and mechanical aptitude

• Familiarity with material manufacturing processes; material mechanical, physical, and chemical testing; and material characterization is preferred Focus:

• Materials/Impaction/Tribology Wear

• Lab Skills general technician

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Vacation and sick pay

• Paid holidays

• 401(k) plan

• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options

• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools

• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings

• Weekly pay

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

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