Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician
This is a 2nd shift (3pm to 11:30pm) Laboratory position. However, during the first month of employment, the selected candidate will complete training on 1st shift before transitioning to their regular 2nd shift schedule.
Location: Southington, CT
Duration: 6 month contract
Pay: $26.00 - $35.49


Qualifications:

• Knowledge of basic mechanical and related to medical devices and practice is required Basic Solidworks and technical drawing/drafting skill
• Basic knowledge of Minitab
• Knowledge and skill in engineering record keeping procedures and methods, with the ability to rapidly master ICU Medical internal procedures and methods
• Knowledge of QSSOPs, GMP/FDA/ISO 9001, etc., principles and ability to integrate into software engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of lean and Six Sigma Methods
• High School Diploma required along with either 3-5 years' work experience as an engineering technician in a related position within a manufacturing or testing organization, an associate's degree in a related field with 2 plus years' work experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related technical field.

Responsibilities:
Our engineering technicians' team is an integral part of our R&D organization supporting new product development and post-launch product evolution. Responsibilities include performing research, building prototypes, validating test methods, inspecting products, support building test fixtures, conducting tests, analyzing, reporting, and presenting on data, ensuring sites are safe and clean, and reporting to the Lab supervisor/Manager. Key skills include ability to troubleshoot equipment/testing, communicate effectively, and provide effective suggestions for improvement as well as demonstrating a sound understanding of engineering terminology and being able to work well in a team.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lab, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Performs technical work requiring competency in all conventional aspects of the Mechanical engineering department.
• Participates in 6S and lean initiatives in the laboratories
• Conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluations, selection and the adaptation of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria; devises new approaches to problems as encountered
• Performs technical work requiring some independent evaluation, selection and application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria within mechanical engineering
• Devise new approaches to problems as encountered including proposed fixture design/features and solutions. Manages sample inventory from start to end of projects, real and accelerated aging, and general inventory
• Analyzes data (including basic statistics) and reports/presents on timely basis
• Plans and conducts projects on a limited scope or portions of a larger projects
• Works with internal departments as well as vendors and equipment suppliers to resolve issues and coordinate work in support of ICU Medical objectives.
• Engage others, promote, and participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement
• Work on special projects as assigned by Lab Supervisor/Manager

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.