R&D Test Engineer - Orthopedic Medical Devices

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

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.