Senior Engineering Technician

A Hiring Company; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join their team in Bedford, MA. The role involves assembling and testing medical equipment, collaborating with engineers, and maintaining lab supplies. Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in medical device manufacturing and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Hands-on with initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test prototype medical equipment.
• Design test flows and write test procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment.

Skills

Documentation practices

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SolidWorks

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Engineering Technician

Location: Bedford, MA (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test prototype medical equipment and disposables, working alongside engineers to recommend design and process refinements.
• Carry out test protocols, DOEs, and experiments with minimal assistance.
• Design test flows and write test procedures.
• Apply basic engineering principles to assist in solving design and development problems.
• Generate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Interface with engineering, quality, and production teams; may also work with external vendors and customers.
• Machine test fixtures and perform production reworks as needed.
• Design, release, and implement test fixture documentation into production.
• Order, organize, and maintain lab supplies; oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained lab environment.
• Support R&D and operational goals through various duties.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, preferably with complex disposables, intravascular catheters, or optoelectrical subsystems.
• High School diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in engineering or a technical discipline is preferred.
• Proficient with good documentation practices, including lab notebooks and datasheets.
• Hands-on with the ability to manage time independently, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics, and use measuring tools.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; SolidWorks and machine shop equipment experience are desired.
• Willing to work overtime up to 50 hours/week if required.