Research And Development Technician

Description:

The R&D Technician III will liaise closely with R&D on a daily basis and among other things will be responsible for conducting tests, maintaining equipment, managing R&D build requests and inventory and troubleshooting. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the rapidly growing world of Structural Heart with a market leader.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF:

This is a new role in the Structural Heart R&D Group and provides the incumbent with a key role in ensuring the continued successful growth and development of our Structural Heart R&D group.

The role includes the following responsibilities and skill sets:

· Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.

· Perform lead or support role in device test planning, management & execution

· Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.

· Perform lead or support roles in appropriate root cause investigations and help drive problem solving efforts.

· Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and source replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.

· Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.

· Lead or support Engineering Build Requests, inventory management and build management for the project

· Assist in the creation of R&D prototypes as required.

· Span multiple product development teams and support the product development effort by being responsible for execution of test and build related activities.

Other duties may be assigned. This role offers the candidate an opportunity for continued career development and increasing responsibility over time

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• We are looking for a qualified person to diploma level (Level 7 NFQ minimum) in a relevant Engineering or Science discipline

and preferably with 1-2 years relevant experience in an operations or laboratory medical device or related environment.

• We are looking for a dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross-functional teams.

• Experience/understanding of test methods, test reports and use of test equipment are desirable. Candidates must be able to think critically and make sound decisions.

• Experience/understanding of managing R&D build requests, inventory management and build management

• Candidates must be focused on patient safety and customer service, set high standards, instils operational excellence, drive accountability and model ethical behaviour.