Sr. Technician
Irvine, CA
Schedule:
Standard Hours
Duration:
6-Month Contract
Pay:$32-37/hr (W2)
Our client is a leading global medical technology company specializing in structural heart disease and critical care innovations. They are seeking a hands-on Senior Technician to support engineering activities in their R&D lab. This onsite role requires experience testing equipment, performing equipment troubleshooting and qualification, with opportunities for growth in R&D.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Support engineering activities including test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly
- Operate lab equipment including set-up, clean-up, break-down, and re-assembly
- Perform equipment maintenance (PM, calibration and services)
- Collect, document, and analyze test data
- Perform operational testing, identify failure modes, and propose technical solutions
- Perform test method validation for equipment and product designs
- Train and guide lower level employees on procedures and provide feedback to engineers
- Build prototypes and prepare feasibility test units, samples, and/or chemical solutions
- Design and build simple fixtures using sketches, CAD, etc.
- Create and modify drawings and procedures for fixtures, equipment, products, or processes
- Initiate ECRs via Windchill
Education and Experience
- Associate's Degree or technical degree/certificate with 4 years R&D Lab and/or medical device experience, OR
- 6 years related experience
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
- Problem solving methodology, root cause analysis, and Good Documentation Practices
- Computer skills including MS Office Suite and CAD
- Full understanding of equipment in a lab environment and ability to perform complex troubleshooting
- Ability to read and understand procedures, drawings, schematics and carry out assembly instructions
- Knowledge of statistical techniques and procedures
- Ability to draft technical documents
- Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines for lab/clean room medical device manufacturing
- Strict attention to detail
- Ability to work in an inter-departmental team environment
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