Electro-Mechanical Technician - Medical Device R&D

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to support the research, development, testing, and manufacturing activities associated with implantable neuromodulation medical devices. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support to engineering teams responsible for the development and evaluation of implantable pulse generators (IPGs), stimulation leads, and associated test systems used in neuromodulation therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and test implantable pulse generators (IPGs), stimulation leads, and related neuromodulation systems.
• Support bench, characterization, reliability, and design verification testing activities.
• Execute engineering protocols and test methods with minimal supervision.
• Collect, document, analyze, and report experimental data accurately and completely.
• Generate test reports and summarize experimental results for engineering review.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, stimulation systems, and data acquisition equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and failure analysis of electro-mechanical assemblies and implantable medical device systems.
• Build and maintain test fixtures, laboratory setups, and prototype assemblies.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic records suitable for regulatory submissions.
• Maintain traceability of test articles, samples, and experimental data.
• Support incoming inspection, inventory control, and material management activities.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Engineering teams.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of electro-mechanical technician experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting medical device product development.
• Strong hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical assembly techniques.
• Experience supporting research and development projects in a regulated environment.
• Experience working with miniature components, cables, connectors, and implantable device assemblies.
• Experience soldering and reworking electronic components under microscope inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, assembly procedures, and test protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent documentation and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with implantable neuromodulation systems.
• Experience with implantable pulse generators (IPGs).
• Experience with stimulation lead assembly and testing.
• Familiarity with ISO 14708 series standards.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions and design verification testing.
• Experience with medical-grade adhesives, silicones, epoxies, and encapsulation materials.
• IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management Systems
• FDA Design Controls
• Design History Files (DHF)
• Device Master Records (DMR)
• Data Integrity and Traceability Requirements

Work Environment

Full-time onsite position. Medical device research and development laboratory environment. Frequent use of microscopes, laboratory instrumentation, and prototype assembly equipment. No travel required.