Test Technician II - Minneapolis Minnesota 55432
12+ months
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently looking for a contract Test Technician to join the Test Development team in Rice Creek Minnesota. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated technician to work on-site collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.
This position is to execute test plans and other laboratory work in support mechanical and electrical testing of leads, catheters, and other therapy delivery products for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Neural Stimulation, and Targeted Drug Delivery.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Support project testing activities conducting mechanical, electrical and/or fatigue tests to ensure product conformance to specifications
- Accurately report test data in prescribed format and clearly communicate test results to engineering team
- Support validation activities by executing test method validation, equipment qualification and equipment software validation studies in collaboration with test engineers
- Assist in the development and documentation of test methods in collaboration with test engineers
- Fabricate provided designs or select suitable equipment and tooling/fixtures for desired test methods
- Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities that are inherent in the test process or lab operations and execute their implementation
- Manage and maintain lab equipment which includes calibration and preventative maintenance
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 2 years of technician experience
- Vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience
Nice to Have
- 2-year Associate Science Degree
- Experience in laboratory and test setting
- Workable knowledge of scientific and/or laboratory techniques
- Good verbal and written English skills
- Experience with building prototype mechanical fixtures
- Solid mechanical and/or electrical technical skills
- Ability to work under limited supervision and follow general direction for work
- Ability to build and test mechanical components, electrical circuits, and assemblies
- Ability to perform tests requiring some judgment in determining work methods and interpreting test results.
- Ability to document clear and accurate test results.
- Attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Instron or MTS test machines
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Instron Bluehill or MTS/TestWorks
- Experience with Microscope and X-Ray equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
- Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently