Reader Electronics Technician

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company seeks a motivated technician to join the Implantable Heart Failure Management team in Naperville, IL. The role involves assembling and testing devices, providing troubleshooting expertise, and proposing process improvements. Ideal candidates will have significant hands-on experience in the medical device field and strong problem-solving skills to enhance patient care technology.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in high-reliability fields required.
• Experience in assembly and testing of medical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test wireless handheld Reader units for medical devices.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for electrical systems and drive improvements.
• Document findings and collaborate with engineering for product validation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Good documentation practices

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent medical device experience

Job description

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It's our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

How you will make an impact :

Follow procedures to manufacture a wireless, handheld Reader unit for pulmonary artery (PA) pressure monitoring. Perform assembly, tuning, and testing of the Reader and Docking Station devices throughout different stages of manufacturing while adhering to Good Documentation Practices for medical devices. Propose high-priority projects to improve system performance and support the team in implementing these projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Use tools and equipment to troubleshoot complex customer-returned electrical systems, following prescribed procedures. Apply problem-solving skills and technical judgment to determine root causes and corrective actions to resolve customer complaints, ensuring successful outcomes. Develop and propose process improvements. Act as SME for legacy electronic systems, including data mining, root cause analysis, trend identification, and collaborative product improvement with engineering.
• Reverse engineer products to determine root causes, document findings per regulatory expectations, and communicate with Engineering to propose and implement solutions.
• Monitor electrical system performance metrics, analyze data, and communicate trends to cross-functional teams. Support corrective actions based on data analysis.
• Provide feedback to Engineering for potential re-designs of equipment, tools, and fixtures to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Assess defect coding systems for appropriateness and collaborate with Engineers on defect determinations.
• Develop findings for product and manufacturing process validation and improvement, analyzing results, making recommendations, and preparing reports for Engineering review.
• Prioritize own work schedule, understand the impact on overall results, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What you'll need (Required) :

High School Diploma or equivalent. 5 years of related experience in high-reliability fields required.

Associate's Degree or equivalent medical device experience preferred.

Additional Skills :

• Assemble and tune Reader & Dock units, generate documentation per manufacturing instructions.
• Test Printed Circuit Boards and assembled units, generate documentation per test protocols.
• Provide feedback for re-design opportunities to improve manufacturing processes.
• Attend work regularly, work a full shift, and adhere to safety and quality guidelines.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Adherence to environmental, health, safety, and ESD guidelines.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision.
• Work effectively in a team and be flexible for overtime.
• Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and good documentation practices.
• Understanding of electrical system field returns and soldering in high-reliability equipment.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete training and incorporate new procedures.

We offer competitive salaries, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits to support our employees and their families.

For Illinois (IL), the pay range is $60,000 to $84,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Applications are accepted while the posting is active.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity employer. All patient-facing roles require COVID-19 vaccination unless an exemption is granted.