Test Technician/Engineering Technician - Medical Devices

The New Product Verification Department is devoted to assuring safe, reliable, and effective products that exceed patient, surgeon, and hospital expectations. The department plays a vital role in new product development and production, and in the quality of da Vinci robotic product lines, including endoscopic instrumentation, and supporting accessories. The engineering tech will work with a team of dedicated individuals within a product development team to assure the quality of new designs, to identify issues related to new designs and processes, and to work with other engineers to develop test methods.Roles & Responsibilities:This position has responsibility and authority for:Protocol Execution & ReportingGenerate test plans and test protocols/reports with guidance from appropriate engineering teams.Collaborate and execute testing for teams including design, clinical and test engineering groups.Complete assembly of prototype devices in collaborations with manufacturing engineering group.Executes test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci Surgical Systems and other test equipmentExecutes Design verification testing with guidance from the test ownerIdentifies and reports problems that arise during testing, and escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teamsFollows GDP (Good Documentation Process) when filling out test data sheetsPerforms instrument, endoscope and accessory cleaning and reprocessingGenerates work instructions for test methods or procedures.Process ImprovementsProactively identify and implement test method and procedure improvements.Organize and maintain lab workspaces. Implement improvements to increase development efficiencies.Other ResponsibilitiesEnsures successful, on-time completion of department projects; communicates constraints to direct management when successful project completion is at riskPerforms a broad variety of tasks in support of product verification and test process design as assigned by department managementComplies with company Department and Standard Operating ProceduresSkills, Experience, Education, & Training:Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED, along with 6 experience working in a hardware production or test environment. AS or BS degree in a scientific discipline is a plus.Language Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, supervisors, or engineers.Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to determine the minimum, maximum and nominal value when provided with a specification and a tolerance.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to report quality issues. Ability to suggest simple process improvements. Must be a quick learner with the ability understand complex products and processes.Computer skills: Ability to use MS office tools- Word, Excel as part of daily work. Ability to use on-line documentation. Ability to follow instructions to run software scripts.Other skills and abilities: Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to use basic tools and measuring equipment. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Ability to multitask, and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively. Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue and organs. Willingness to learn and contribute. Proactive and Self motivated.Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with othersPreferred:Relevant experience in a medical device companyThe New Product Verification Department is devoted to assuring safe, reliable, and effective products that exceed patient, surgeon, and hospital expectations. The department plays a vital role in new product development and production, and in the quality of da Vinci robotic product lines, including endoscopic instrumentation, and supporting accessories. The engineering tech will work with a team of dedicated individuals within a product development team to assure the quality of new designs, to identify issues related to new designs and processes, and to work with other engineers to develop test methods.Roles & Responsibilities:This position has responsibility and authority for:Protocol Execution & ReportingGenerate test plans and test protocols/reports with guidance from appropriate engineering teams.Collaborate and execute testing for teams including design, clinical and test engineering groups.Complete assembly of prototype devices in collaborations with manufacturing engineering group.Executes test protocols for clinically-based surgical simulation and automated testing utilizing da Vinci Surgical Systems and other test equipmentExecutes Design verification testing with guidance from the test ownerIdentifies and reports problems that arise during testing, and escalates new or persistent failure modes to appropriate engineering teamsFollows GDP (Good Documentation Process) when filling out test data sheetsPerforms instrument, endoscope and accessory cleaning and reprocessingGenerates work instructions for test methods or procedures.Process ImprovementsProactively identify and implement test method and procedure improvements.Organize and maintain lab workspaces. Implement improvements to increase development efficiencies.Other ResponsibilitiesEnsures successful, on-time completion of department projects; communicates constraints to direct management when successful project completion is at riskPerforms a broad variety of tasks in support of product verification and test process design as assigned by department managementComplies with company Department and Standard Operating ProceduresSkills, Experience, Education, & Training:Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED, along with 6 experience working in a hardware production or test environment. AS or BS degree in a scientific discipline is a plus.Language Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, supervisors, or engineers.Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to determine the minimum, maximum and nominal value when provided with a specification and a tolerance.Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to report quality issues. Ability to suggest simple process improvements. Must be a quick learner with the ability understand complex products and processes.Computer skills: Ability to use MS office tools- Word, Excel as part of daily work. Ability to use on-line documentation. Ability to follow instructions to run software scripts.Other skills and abilities: Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to use basic tools and measuring equipment. Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Ability to multitask, and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively. Ability to work with biological samples, including blood, tissue and organs. Willingness to learn and contribute. Proactive and Self motivated.Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with othersPreferred:Relevant experience in a medical device companyWe are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. Company DescriptionDella Infotech Inc is in the staffing business for 10 years. Over the years, we have placed hundreds of candidates to various temp and permanent positions with our 50 happy clients all over US and Canada including Fortune 500 corporations.

Salary : $33 - $35