Technician II

This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension, located in Fridley, MN. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

About the role

The primary focus of this position will be Mechanical & Electrical testing of CRM and NEURO division’s products. This may include packaging testing, mechanical, and electrical testing of leads, pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop recorders. Testing is focused on subjecting devices to a wide variety of exposures (environmental, fatigue, implant procedures, electrical, electromagnetic) and ensuring designs are robust and meet specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance to test plans, work instructions, and industry standards for execution and use of drop, shock and vibe systems, environmental chambers, Instron, electrical test systems and equipment, multimeters, generators, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Prepare, set up, troubleshoot, and utilize test instrumentation and complex test set-ups.
• Plan test schedules to manage priorities, maximize equipment run time, and technician time.
• Communicate with management and customers on the estimated start date, status of work in progress, issues, observations, potential disruptions, and competing priorities.
• Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and as an individual.
• Lead and collaborate on projects, including performing complex tests and providing updates to the broader teams and/or customers.
• Perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
• Work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Operate related equipment; conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.
• Provide technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement, or product development.
• Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems.
• Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data using established formulae and procedures, and perform detailed mathematical calculations.
• On rare occasions, perform offsite testing which may occur overnight or weekends.
• Proficient with computer skills, Microsoft Word and Excel for data collection and documenting processes.
• Adhere to industry, company, and department policies.
• Read and follow all processes related to testing.
• Communicate and document results clearly and accurately; good communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years testing background on medical devices a plus but not required.
• Completed vocational or technical education.
• Motivated to learn, work, and be part of a high-functioning team.
• Work as a team member and support multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Pay close adherence to work instructions, policies, procedures, and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO/IEC 17025, as well as working in a regulated environment.
• Mechanical, Electrical, and EMC testing experience.
• Demonstrate safe work practices, for example ICD handling and high voltage tests.
• Solder and assembly experience.
• Familiar with calibration and metrology services and support.
• Working knowledge of Test Method Validations / Install Qualifications.

Skills

• Follow written guidance.
• Willingness to learn and function on a team.
• Some test experience; electrical testing a plus.

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00/hr (W2 contract).

Benefits

No PTO or benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Schedule

Work is 100% onsite. Target years of experience: 0-10+ years.