R&D Engineering Technician

Location: Cincinnati, OH (100% on-site)

About the role

Get hands-on with technology that gives medical devices a second life. You'll be the technical backbone of our R&D lab, building, testing, and troubleshooting the systems that bring innovative device restoration processes to life. If you're a curious problem-solver who loves working with your hands as much as your head, this is a great place to grow your engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and innovative solutions when engineering challenges arise
• Assemble electro-mechanical systems and processes per engineering documentation and specifications
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate device and system performance under simulated conditions
• Diagnose, debug, test, upgrade, maintain, and repair devices, instrumentation, and test systems
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to identify and resolve design and manufacturing issues
• Partner with vendors and assembly houses to troubleshoot manufacturing concerns
• Write clear, detailed test reports documenting system performance, malfunctions, and design deviations
• Record, analyze, and interpret test data to support design problem-solving
• Build, calibrate, maintain, and repair product, prototyping, and test equipment
• Support R&D lab operations, including component ordering, stock management, and calibration tracking
• Perform light assembly work in pilot production as needed
• Support Quality Assurance with incoming acceptance activities
• Comply with corporate environmental health and safety programs, including bloodborne pathogens and hazard communication protocols
• Confidently operate test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, Instron testers, micrometers, and calipers

Requirements

• AA/AS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of relevant technician experience (labs, internships, etc.)
• Familiarity with engineering software platforms such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, or MATLAB preferred
• Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies and hands-on technical aptitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of basic statistics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid technical writing ability
• Collaborative, organized, and dependable with strong time management

Working Conditions

Engineering laboratory and office environment, including limited handling of clinically soiled product.

Reports to the R&D Manager or designee. Requires effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Well-organized self-starter comfortable working in a cross-functional environment. Able to take direction while managing own workload independently.