R&D Hardware Test Technician — Prototyping & Validation

Planet Pharma; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma seeks a hands-on R&D Hardware Test Technician to support development, testing, and improvement of pharmacy automation devices and subsystems in an R&D environment. You will configure machines, assist PQPs, perform testing, fabricate prototypes, build PCBs and wiring harnesses, and help troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems while maintaining test labs in a 5S setting.

A two-year technical degree and five years of related experience are preferred; strong mechanical aptitude and

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in engineering or related field (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Five years of related industry, equipment, or reliability lab experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use mechanical tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Configure machines and subsystems to match testing requirements.
• Assist engineers in creating PQPs.
• Perform product and subsystem testing as defined in PQPs.
• Document test results in clear, formal test reports.
• Fabricate prototypes and test systems.
• Build PCBs and wiring harnesses as needed.
• Perform failure analysis on parts, assemblies and systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug electro-mechanical systems.
• Use machine tools to fabricate prototype parts.
• Maintain test system inventory and keep labs 5S-compliant.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading drawings & schematics

Troubleshooting

Soldering (PCB cables)

CAD for simple modeling

LabVIEW familiarity

Excel proficiency

Minitab statistical tools

System deployment/configuration

5S workplace adherence

Independent work

Pallet jack operation

Education

Two-year technical degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

MiniTab

CAD tools

Job description

Planet Pharma seeks a hands-on R&D Hardware Test Technician to support development, testing, and improvement of pharmacy automation devices and subsystems in an R&D environment. You will configure machines, assist PQPs, perform testing, fabricate prototypes, build PCBs and wiring harnesses, and help troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems while maintaining test labs in a 5S setting.

A two-year technical degree and five years of related experience are preferred; strong mechanical aptitude and