Test Technician II

Job Title: Test Technician II
Job ID: 28973
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota 55432
Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $30.00/hr on W2

Job Description:
We are currently looking for a contract Test Technician to join the Therapy Delivery Systems 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 serving Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Gastric Therapies.

This position is in the Neuroscience Portfolio group working 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
• Good troubleshooting 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 Client 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

About Client
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Client, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences. Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications. Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed. Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches. Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed. Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. TECHNICIAN SUPPORT CAREER STREAM: Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor, working under moderate supervision . Performs tests, interprets data and develops reports. Organizational Impact: Performs intermediate technical activities requiring judgment and decisionmaking . Work consists of technical tasks that are typically routine. Innovation and Complexity: Technical problems faced are generally routine, but may require interpretation of procedures or policies to resolve problems . May be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems in own job area. Communication and Influence: Communicates typically with internal contacts . Obtains and provides technical information requiring some explanation or interpretation . Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to new or entry level employees. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires basic job knowledge of systems, techniques and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education. Requires minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.