R&D Technician II

Nextern; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off, Personal Days, and Birthday Holiday!

Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Taco Thursdays!!!

Job summary

A medical device company in Maple Grove, MN is seeking an R&D Technician II for hands-on development work, including prototype manufacturing of innovative medical devices. The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, along with strong technical aptitude. Responsibilities include improving existing designs, testing, and maintaining equipment, and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in medical device development and/or manufacturing.
• Experience in a medical device or regulated R&D environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical assembly.

Responsibilities

• Take existing designs and work on design and process improvements.
• Document processes and build instructions clearly.
• Install, operate, and maintain medical device assembly and testing equipment.
• Inspect and document components for product development builds.
• Assist in product functional and performance testing.

Skills

Familiarity with medical device development lifecycle

Strong technical aptitude

Proficiency in lab tools and measurement equipment

Basic computer skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Associate's or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Nextern is hiring for the role of R&D Technician II. This role comes with competitive pay and a full benefits package (details below) The R&D Technician II will be responsible for hands on development work including, but not limited to, prototype to pilot manufacturing of new and novel medical devices including implantable devices and catheters. They assist with ongoing training, development, and accountability of all team members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take existing designs and work on design and process improvements to achieve product requirements
• Document processes and build instructions in a clear and concise manner, and be able to train others to these processes
• Install, operate, and maintain medical device assembly and testing equipment
• Provide input to manufacturing process creation and line layout for efficiency and quality
• Inspect and document components for use in product development builds
• Assist in product functional and performance testing for the purposes of characterization and verification/validation, following test methods and suggesting refinements to methods
• Assist in management and maintenance of component inventory to support prototype and other product development builds
• Create inspection procedures based on print or product specifications
• Contribute to troubleshooting and root cause analysis of device issues or failures

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Associate's or equivalent degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field or 3+ years of experience in medical device development and/or manufacturing
• Experience in a medical device or regulated R&D environment preferred
• Hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical assembly, testing, and/or laboratory procedures

Skills & Competencies

• Familiarity with medical device development lifecycle
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to read engineering drawings and schematics
• Proficiency in using lab tools, measurement equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, heat guns, microscopes), and test setups
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and data acquisition tools
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, and Birthday Holiday!
• Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Taco Thursdays!!!

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.