R&D Technician II

Description:

Job Purpose

Works under limited supervision assisting R&D engineers, scientists, and/or teams in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, or equipment.

• Assemble prototypes/products per design plan.
• Troubleshoot and suggest creative solutions to process and design issues.
• Test prototypes per engineering instructions and document test results.
• Use internal and qualified vendors to assist engineering teams to obtain supplies and services.
• Communicate assignment status to project engineers.
• Perform basic statistical analysis of results.
• Train others on new product processes and procedures.
• Support calibration and maintenance programs for R&D Test Equipment.

Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 1 year of related experience.

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Solid knowledge of the job. Applies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals.

Performs routine and some non-routine technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs set‑up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area‑specific equipment materials, systems and/or project. Assignment requires limited judgment in troubleshooting proven processes.

Close to moderate supervision. Received general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.

Errors may be detected and corrected but may cause moderate loss of time or customer/user dissatisfaction.

Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contact outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some expectation or interpretation.