Sr. R&D Technician; Hands-on Test Equipment

Job Title:
Sr. R&D Technician (Hands-on Experience With Test Equipment)

Location:
San Jose, CA

Duration: 6+ Months

Client:
Medical Device Company

Job Category:
Engineering

Employment Type:
Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

No H1B’s

Work hours: 8AM - 4PM

Onsite

3 Must haves on the resume:
Hands-on experience with test equipment;
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel;
Effective communication skills; written and verbal

The Sr. R&D Technician is responsible for assisting an engineer or engineering team with product development projects and finding solutions to routine technical problems. R&D Technician works in close contact with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other engineers in the Systems Engineering team.

• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
• Builds or assembles prototype materials, components, subassemblies and assemblies.
• Ensures that work is carried out in an efficient and safe manner, following standard practices.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes.
• Prepares reports and summaries, including quantitative analysis.
• Scope equipment for use and complete qualifications
• Notifies manager upon recognition of factors that may affect project or experimental setup
• Develops prototype processes and test set-ups
• Supports characterization and testing of prototype and pilot systems
• Produces engineering document, reports, and drawings (flow charts, block diagrams and schematics).
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Performs a variety of duties in the electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, or optical areas.

• Hands-on experience with test equipment
• Familiarity with electronics prototyping, including reading schematics, soldering, and rework
• Experience using basic mechanical tools
• Basic knowledge of data acquisition
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective communication skills; written and verbal
• Well organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Physically able to lift up to 30lbs
• Proficiency in the English Language
• Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years of experience in an R&D environment