Electronics Engineering Technician (Medical Device Manufacturing)
LOCATION:
Naperville, IL
SCHEDULE:
Standard
DURATION:
12-Month Contract
PAY:$23-28/hour
Job Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support the production, assembly, testing, and validation of wireless handheld Reader units and Docking Stations used for Pulmonary Artery (PA) pressure monitoring. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the manufacturing and testing of wireless handheld medical devices, including:
- Board-level testing of analog and digital circuits.
- Assembly, tuning, and final testing of Reader and Docking Station units.
- Prototype assembly, rework, and engineering validation.
- Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of electronic assemblies.
- Collaborating with Engineering and R&D to support product development, verification, and manufacturing improvements.
- Ensuring compliance with manufacturing processes, documentation standards, and medical device quality requirements.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
- Perform board-level testing of analog and digital circuit boards.
- Troubleshoot electronic assemblies and perform root cause analysis.
- Modify circuit boards and complete prototype rework based on Engineering work orders.
- Assemble and test prototype and production Reader and Dock units.
- Characterize RF performance using test equipment and dedicated fixtures.
- Tune Reader units and complete required tuning documentation.
- Test fully assembled devices following Standard Test Methods (STM), Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI), and Work Instructions (WI).
- Generate and maintain engineering documentation, including Design History Records (DHR) and manufacturing logs.
- Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintain accurate production records.
- Assist in creating and updating Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI), Quality Inspection Procedures (QIP), and related documentation.
- Support verification and validation activities in accordance with ISO 13485 and medical device industry best practices.
- Label, package, and prepare finished products for shipment.
- Provide technical support to R&D and other manufacturing product lines as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled manufacturing environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred.
- Strong soldering skills, including fine-pitch surface mount components.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation.
- Knowledge of embedded systems development and electronic product testing.
- Experience supporting handheld electronic device development.
- Familiarity with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout is preferred.
- Proficiency using electronic test equipment, including:
- Mixed-signal oscilloscopes
- Spectrum analyzers
- Impedance analyzers
- Power supplies
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong documentation and organizational abilities.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Android/iOS devices.
- Ability to work independently after training with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or BSEET preferred; or
- Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or a related technical field with equivalent experience.
- Experience in the medical device industry is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting electronic manufacturing, product testing, and verification/validation activities preferred.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 and regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Results-driven with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Customer-focused mindset with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy.
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
- Strong initiative with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
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