Test Engineer

Associate Test Engineer / Engineering Technician

Job Description

This role is ideal for a hands-on Associate Test Engineer or experienced engineering tech who enjoys building, troubleshooting, and improving products in a fast-paced medical device environment. You will work across the full product development lifecycle, from catheter fabrication and device assembly to testing, fixture design, and technical support. Collaborating closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams, you will support the development and testing of innovative neurovascular products while gaining broad exposure to medical device design, mechanical systems, electronics, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble, test, and troubleshoot prototype and production medical devices to support ongoing development and manufacturing activities.

+ Perform catheter fabrication, inspection, and evaluation to ensure components meet design and quality requirements.

+ Build, maintain, and improve test fixtures, jigs, and development equipment used in product verification and validation.

+ Conduct mechanical, electrical, and functional testing of devices and components, and accurately document test methods, results, and observations.

+ Support engineering teams with product development, validation activities, and process improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

+ Utilize hand tools, precision measuring equipment, microscopes, and laboratory equipment to build, inspect, and evaluate components and assemblies.

+ Assist with technical support activities, including root-cause investigations and product troubleshooting, to resolve issues and improve reliability.

+ Support 3D printing activities for prototypes, fixtures, and design iterations, contributing to rapid prototyping and design refinement.

+ Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to execute work in a highly regulated medical device environment.

+ Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory expectations.

+ Interpret schematics and use test equipment to perform electromechanical testing and validation of medical devices.

+ Participate in continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance test methods, fixtures, and processes.

ESSENTIAL

SKILLS:

+ Minimum BS in Engineering and some project or internship experience in device lab testing, OR AS Degree and 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Technician, or in a related hands-on technical role.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting skills in electromechanical systems.

+ Experience working with hand tools, precision tools, and test equipment in a lab or manufacturing setting.

+ Ability to read and follow technical drawings, schematics, work instructions, and procedures.

+ Comfort assembling small, intricate components with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

+ Proficiency in performing testing, including mechanical, electrical, and functional tests, and documenting results.

+ Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to quality and compliance in a regulated environment.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills in English to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document work clearly.

+ Desire and motivation to learn and grow into broader engineering responsibilities over time.

NICE TO HAVE:

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Experience with catheter fabrication, catheter assembly, or neurovascular device manufacturing.

+ Prior medical device technical support experience, including troubleshooting and field or internal support.

+ Experience using Solid Works or other CAD software for fixture design, jigs, or tooling.

+ Hands-on experience designing or building fixtures,…