Engineering Test Technician

The Engineering Test Technician will be responsible for performing tests on electro-mechanical devices and small plastic products used with ultrasound probes. This role involves managing test samples, maintaining the lab, calibrating equipment, developing test fixtures, creating testing protocols, and executing tests to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards. The Technician must also understand and maintain proper biohazard, electrical, and mechanical safety procedures. The role will be hands-on, working with a variety of products and with a team of experienced Project, Design, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Quality Engineers. This role offers a growth path into increased ownership of lab operations and, over time, leadership responsibility for lab personnel, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with completed classes in laboratory or scientific fields. Preferred bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical Certification is a plus. One to three years of related experience. Experience leading small teams without authority, coordinating work, or managing lab operations is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office application suite.
• Able to interpret drawings or 3D models and electrical diagrams.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with common hand tools is required.
• Ability to analyze, draw and present conclusions from data is vital to success.
• Working knowledge of hospital environments, and procedures is a plus.
• Team player who can function within a team, and yet be able to work independently.
• Demonstrated initiative and interest in leadership, process improvement, and operational ownership is a plus.

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual will primarily remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged period. The individual must frequently lift and/or move equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds. The individual must operate laboratory instruments and mechanical equipment. The individual may perform constant repeating motions that include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The individual is required to perceive attributes of objects and materials.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is located in a permanent laboratory location. Work may involve occasional exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)