R&D Technician III

Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, division of Johnson & Johnson Inc. is recruiting for a R&D technician III (1st shift) at our Irvine, CA site. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

 

Atrial fibrillation (AFIB) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. 20 million people around the world suffer from AFIB each year. Biosense Webster, Inc. is the global leader in the science of diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. The company established its leadership in electrophysiology with the development of the first real-time, 3D cardiac mapping and navigation technology, as well as the first electrophysiology catheter. The introduction of the company’s CARTO® 3 System in 2009 revolutionized 3D mapping technology by increasing the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of the cardiac ablation procedure.

 

Responsibilities:

• Supports complex engineering activities to effect high quality processes and design guidelines for dissemination throughout the division.
• Supports R&D catheter assembly, manufacturing and prototyping.
• Coordinate material supplies and inventories to make sure supplies are enough for catheter assembly prototyping
• Performs assembly and failure analysis using laboratory microscopes.
• Edits and finalizes protocols, process instructions.
• Checks complex drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensions.
• Participates in designed experiments and capability studies as support staff, collects and maintains documents, and records design specifications.
• Collects samples and files required paperwork. Ensures the collection and archiving of research and development documentation and delivers training documentation on new processes, materials, and equipment.
• Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures and other safety precautions within the work area
• Provides support to Principal Technicians or Engineers in matters related to the field
• Follows standardized procedures to perform his/her tasks, when applicable
• Maintains his/her work area clean and organized
• Initiates, adjusts and operates basic laboratory and manufacturing equipment
• Has completed the environmental and safety training, appropriate for his/her field
• Performs basic failure analysis and diagnostics, solves problems related to subassemblies and manufacturing processes with the purpose of isolating the failures, resolve a solution and perform the vital operations, documenting all the changes.
• Ensures that the tools and testing equipment are accurately calibrated and repaired, according to the standardized operations procedures
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for ensuring subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with GMP, ISO, SOP, all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of experience, preferably related to the position.
• At minimum a High School/Grade 12 diploma, but strong preference is given to those who have completed Technical/vocational or Associate’s degree or post-secondary education in Science or Engineering disciplines.
• Ability to work under high magnification microscope and assemble the EP catheters with very small parts or devices (example include welding, swagging soldering) is required.
• Must be able to coordinate material supplies and inventories.
• Ability to create process instructions and procedures on how to assemble and test EP catheters is required.
• Clear communicator, able to champion a strong and reciprocal team environment.
• Experience working in a regulated environment in compliance with ISO13485 and 21CFR 820 is preferred.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel) is a clear benefit, as is prior experience with SAP is required.
• Ability to use measuring and testing equipment associated with catheter assembly is required.

 

Work Environment & 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to wear special garments and PPE when working in the cleanroom environment. The employee will be using microscopes or close vision to perform his / her duties

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Day Shift Monday through Friday (however shift times are subject to change). Occasional evening and weekend overtime may be required as job duties demand.

 

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Primary Location
United States-California-Irvine-31 Technology Dr
Organization
Biosense Webster Inc. (6010)
Job Function
R&D
Requisition ID
2206082282W

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