R&D Technology Specialist

100 Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurance

Onsite medical clinic

Onsite cafeterias

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in South Jordan, Utah, is seeking a capable technician for design, assembly and operation of equipment. The role involves building tooling and fixtures, developing test procedures and analyzing assembly issues.

Overtime may be required. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma with extensive technician experience (or an associate/bachelor with related work), strong analytical and teamwork skills, and proficiency with standard software and testing

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with seven years of technician experience.
• Associate's Degree with five years of technician experience or Bachelor's with three years.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills (spreadsheets, word processing, databases).
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds tooling, test fixtures and assembly equipment.
• Develops test and assembly procedures.
• Investigates and analyzes product and assembly problems.
• May supervise technicians, lab and equipment.
• Prepares test specimens, records data and reports results.
• Writes and presents data reports.
• Receives guidance from engineers for complex problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

HS Diploma + 7 yrs exp

Associate's Degree + 5 yrs exp

Bachelor's Degree + 3 yrs exp

Tools

Tooling knowledge

Job description

WHY MERIT?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs non-routine technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity such as the design, assembly and operation of equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Performs assignments and may assist in planning assignments of a non-routine nature for which operational precedents are not fully applicable.
• Designs and builds tooling, test fixtures and assembly equipment. Builds prototypes and models and may operate machine tools.
• Develops test and assembly procedures.
• Investigates and analyzes product and assembly problems.
• May supervise other technicians, lab and equipment.
• Prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data, pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors.
• Writes reports, extracts engineering or other data from various reports and processes and presents the data.
• Receives technical advice from engineers or supervisor for complex problems.
• Working overtime may be required for this position.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual Acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with seven years of previous technician experience, or an Associate's Degree with five years of previous technician experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with three years of experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve moderately complex technical problems.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• Assignment performance/planning
• Test specimen preparation/equipment design, assembly and operation/test data recording and analyzing
• Engineering data report extraction/processing/presentation/writing
• Problem solvingSupervisory process
• Prototype and model building
• Computer skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy.

Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals.

Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.

UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER.

Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy.

Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.