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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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Perform and Document Testing:
  
  • Conduct tests on electro-mechanical devices and plastic parts following established protocols.
  • Record and analyze test results, identifying any deviations or issues, log and prepare computer test reports.
  • Prepare samples for testing according to established protocols.
  • Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.
  • Repetitive actions involved with testing.
  • Design and develop test fixtures and automated systems to support testing needs.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams.
  • Aptitude with common hand tools required, and machining capabilities would be a plus.
  • Develop test procedures and protocols and route for approval in CIVCO's electronic document control system (Windchill).
  • Ability to interpret and follow established procedures and protocols.
  • Ability to read and interpret standards, such as ISO 13485
  • Provide clear, concise, fact-based results of test.
  • Document all aspects of the test and set up.
  • Organize and file the results for record retention.
  • Maintain a high standard of ethical integrity.
• Lab Management:
  
  • Continuously improve lab policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all testing areas are equipped and supplied adequately.
  • Perform routine calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.
  • Document calibration activities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure fixtures meet testing requirements.
  • Maintain equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Lab Leadership & Growth (Progressive Responsibility):
  
  • Demonstrate ownership of lab operations, including prioritization of testing activities aligned to engineering project needs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve lab throughput, efficiency, and service levels.
  • Support onboarding and training of new technicians and users of lab equipment.
  • Partner with engineering leadership to develop lab capacity plans based on project demand.
  • Over time, assume increased responsibility for coordinating lab resources, including scheduling and workflow management.
  • Opportunity to grow into a formal leadership role with responsibility for lab personnel and performance(based on business need).

Qualifications:
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.
Education and/or Experience:
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. Minimum of five years of related experience. Experience leading small teams without authority, coordinating work, or managing lab operations is a plus.
Other Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Physical Demands:
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.
Work Environment:
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.
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)
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