Sr. Engineering Technician I

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world. At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere. Job Summary This position is responsible for initiating and performing defined technical activities such as performing studies and tests which support engineering. Will develop and implement technical projects to improve products, processes, or technologies on a project basis. In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. SME (Subject Matter Expert) with in-depth knowledge and technical proficiency in support of the widest range of engineering activities such as test, modification, fabrication, and assembly; including identifying potential improvement opportunities and proposing technical solutions to optimize products, processes, and/or equipment Build complex prototypes, sub-assemblies, and prepare feasibility test units, samples; may include making material recommendations Develop, procure, construct, evaluate and validate new equipment, tools, and fixtures. Perform operational tests and identify failure modes Perform complex work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions Collect, document, and analyze test data Operate a wide range of lab equipment including set-up, clean-up, break-down, and re-assembly Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on new procedures, assess work techniques, and provide feedback to engineers on procedures Design and build simple fixtures, using sketches, CAD, etc. Perform test method development and validation for equipment. May create and modify drawings and procedures for fixtures, equipment, products, or processes May initiate ECRs (Engineering Change Request) Understanding of good documentation practices is required. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications/ Background Experiences Associates Degree or technical degree/certificate with 12 years experience in R&D Lab and/or medical device experience required or a minimum 15 years related experience required. Medical device electro-mechanical product development experience is preferred. Ba s i c c o m pute r s o f t w a re s k ill s , i . e., Mi c r o s o f t O f f i c e The annualized base salary range for this role is $94,760.00 to $119,478.00. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. Terumo Cardiovascular is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and genetic information. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit #J-18808-Ljbffr