R&D Technician

Job Title: R&D Technician - Product Testing

Location: Arden Hills, MN 55126

Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire

Shift time – 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Mon-Fri)

Job Description:

• Most testing is mechanical in nature – pull testing, flex testing, torque testing, extension/retraction testing with some high voltage/current testing and simulated-use testing. Most testing is semi-automated with meticulous setup requirements.
• Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting is uncommon.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and capture data accurately is a must.
• PC knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and file sharing/saving abilities is also required.
• This role will involve R&D testing of medical products (catheters).
• A wide range of tests could be performed including x-ray analysis, tensile testing, fatigue testing, and electrical testing.
• Exact assignment will depend on candidate skills and aptitude.
• Some testing could be repetitious in nature for short periods; however, there will be a variety of tests and candidate versatility will be important.

Quality Systems Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience in use of test equipment relating to tensile testing, microscope measurement and electrical measurement systems, etc.
• However, if the candidate has past experience operating any type of complex equipment, many of these things can be learned on the job.
• This position requires a high degree of independence and the ability to read and interpret direction.

Qualifications:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline (assembler, operator, test technician) and 1 year of related experience.
• 4-year degree applicants such as mechanical/electrical engineers will not be considered.