What are the responsibilities and job description for the Device Technician position at STERIS - Commercial Operations?
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and Customer-focused Medical Device Repair Technician to join our team. From our lab in Lenexa, this role works as part of a large team of technicians who support our hospital Customers by assembling, testing, and repairing electronic components and systems for medical devices.
You do not need to have previous experience working with medical devices; we will train you! Technicians have the ability to progress through technical levels as they learn, making this a great longterm career opportunity.
What You Will Do as a Technician Level I
- Utilize small hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, pliers, tweezers) for assembly and repair tasks
Operate microscopes and test equipment such as light sources and video processors
Perform hand soldering with precision and care
Read and follow manuals, work instructions, job standards, and related documentation
Communicate effectively with team members and customers, both verbally and in writing
What STERIS Offers
Competitive pay opportunity for pay increase after 6 months in role
Overtime opportunity
Annual merit review and a bonus plan
Opportunities for advancement through multiple levels of technician as you learn
Extensive hands-on training and development
Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, and paid vacation time and paid holidays
The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed
High school diploma or GED required
Mechanical/technical aptitude and hand-eye coordination are required.
Must be able to work occasional overtime, sometimes outside normal business hours (i.e. on a Saturday), based on Customer and business needs
2 years of work experience is required, including at least 1 year of **relevant experience. **- Examples of relevant experience include (but are not limited to):- Using hand tools to repair, assemble, or test items with small parts - Small engine repair, cell phone or circuit board assembly, repair, testing, or re-builds - Detailed carpentry work, installation of home security systems - Nail technician work, sterile processing, industrial sewing, jewelry repair, or musical instrument repair/tuning
Preferred Experience
- Experience working under a microscope, soldering, and/or performing precision mixing/application of adhesives is preferred, but not required.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
