Sr. Disposables R&D Technician

Responsibilities:



* Work collaboratively to support Product Development and Quality Engineers.


* Perform advanced non-reoccurring analysis and testing of NxStage products.


* Troubleshoot product designs and recommend specific improvements.


* Execute complex validation protocols and conduct a broad range of advanced functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production models.


* Record complex data and summarize; present results, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for value added improvements.


* Perform advanced root cause and failure analysis as required.


* Assemble complex NxStage products and/or equipment as required.


* Conceptualize and develop test fixtures.


* Assess complex customer returns to determine failure modes and identify root causes.


* Investigate unique manufacturing problems and product complaints.


* Review Device History Records and provide recommendations to support efficient product releases.


* Provide creative ideas and recommendations to enhance Document Control processes.


* May be required to track calibrations and/or quality system performance.


* Inspect and test product components to ensure compliance to specifications and applicable standards.



* Perform a broad range of audits and tests of products in accordance with test plans and procedures.


* Debug and characterize complex product defects.


* Develop and maintain documentation of testing; report results.

Recommend changes to test protocols, as appropriate.


* Identify actual or potential problems in test procedures or company products.

Make recommendations for corrective action.


* Replicate and diagnose product failures.


* May be required to administer or maintain software programs used by the team.


* Carry out other duties as assigned.

Requirements:



* Trade school, ASE, technical training and/or technical certification; technical undergraduate degree is preferred.



* 7+ years’ experience supporting technical or engineering functions


* Demonstrated knowledge of engineering processes and controls.


* 5+ years’ experience troubleshooting technical problems.


* Demonstrated ability to work on projects and meet required timelines.


* 5+ experience in testing, calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of moderately complex electro-mechanical and/or software devices.


* Advanced knowledge of medical device-related development and V&V processes.


* Demonstrated organizational and follow-up skills.


* Previous experience teaming with multiple groups in an organization to resolve complex issues.


* Positive and optimistic attitude.


* Previous experience using common hand and power-assisted assembly tools.


* Proven competency in a wide range of Computer applications.

Core Skills (for Electrical Technician IV):



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