Sr Ultrasound Acoustic Technician

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Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Product Development Testing

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Sr. Ultrasound Acoustic Technician will use technical skills to support the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary and heart valve diseases. The Sr. Ultrasound Acoustic Technician will work directly with R&D technicians and engineers to support acoustic development, characterization of devices, and maintenance of the acoustics lab.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform acoustic measurements using data acquisition systems, hydrophones, high speed cameras, and other equipment using provided test methods and procedures.
• Prepare experimental setups including fixtures, oscilloscopes, electronic motion stages, and power supplies.
• Perform data processing and report generation using established protocols.
• Test, calibrate, and repair equipment to established standards.
• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory supplies.
• Maintain inventory of test supplies and equipment within the engineering laboratory.
• Maintain organized notebooks and records of experiments performed in the lab.
• Identify issues as they arise and assist in troubleshooting of procedures and/or instruments
• Ensure safe laboratory standards and practices are maintained at all times.
• Perform process related design tasks to support pilot manufacturing
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an R&D technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or Associate’s degree with 3 years’ experience in the medical device industry
• Experience with technical data collection systems with computer interfaces
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with custom software interfaces
• Experience using electronic measurement tools (oscilloscopes, voltage probes, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft office
• Ability to identify issues and assist with troubleshooting test and measurement systems
• Strong attention to detail, observational, and documentation skills
• Knowledge of the safe handling of sensitive electronic equipment
• Knowledge of acoustics and properties of sound through education or professional experience is a plus
• Experience in developing and using fixtures is a strong plus
• Previous catheter experience is a strong plus
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

$56,350- $89.930

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.