Medical Balloon Development Technician - 1st Shift

Stryker Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a Medical Balloon Development Technician to play a hands-on role developing balloon-based medical devices, with opportunities to expand knowledge in balloon development, catheter design, manufacturing processes, and product testing.

You will perform balloon testing, execute test methods, collect and report data, operate micrometers and calipers, prepare and test balloon samples, maintain documentation, and collaborate with R&D engineers.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a medical device manufacturing, laboratory, testing, or technical environment.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and precision measurement instruments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently in an onsite laboratory environment in Irvine, CA and travel up to 30% as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Perform balloon testing and evaluation activities to support the development of catheter-based medical devices.
• Execute established test methods and protocols, ensuring accurate and repeatable results.
• Collect, document, and report testing data with accuracy and integrity to support engineering decisions and product development.
• Operate laboratory equipment and precision measurement tools, including micrometers and calipers, to assess balloon dimensions and performance with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare, assemble, and test balloon samples using specialized fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain detailed documentation and records in accordance with quality and engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with R&D engineers and cross-functional partners to support development programs from concept through verification testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve testing processes, efficiency, and data quality.
• Travel periodically to Waltham, MA to support training, testing activities, and collaboration with the broader Catheter R&D team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Mon – Fri, 6am – 2pm

What you will do

As the Medical Balloon Development Technician, you will play a hands‑on role in developing technologies that support innovative medical devices, with opportunities to expand your knowledge of balloon development, catheter design, manufacturing processes, and product testing.

• Perform balloon testing and evaluation activities to support the development of catheter‑based medical devices.
• Execute established test methods and protocols, ensuring accurate and repeatable results.
• Collect, document, and report testing data with accuracy and integrity to support engineering decisions and product development.
• Operate laboratory equipment and precision measurement tools, including micrometers and calipers, to assess balloon dimensions and performance with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare, assemble, and test balloon samples using specialized fixtures and equipment.
• Maintain detailed documentation and records in accordance with quality and engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with R&D engineers and cross‑functional partners to support development programs from concept through verification testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve testing processes, efficiency, and data quality.
• Travel periodically to Waltham, MA to support training, testing activities, and collaboration with the broader Catheter R&D team.

What you need

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a medical device manufacturing, laboratory, testing, or technical environment.
• Experience operating laboratory equipment and precision measurement instruments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently in an onsite laboratory environment in Irvine, CA and travel up to 30% as business needs require.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering‑related field.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, testing, product development, or laboratory environments, especially with catheter, balloon, or minimally invasive technologies.
• Experience using precision measurement instruments and following detailed testing protocols.

$28.23 - $38.74 USD Hourly