Job Title: R&D Technician Location: St.
Paul, MN Duration: 6 Months Shift: Mon-Fri 7am 3:30 pm Key Responsibilities No electrical/mechanical troubleshooting will be performed.
Most testing is mechanical in nature pull testing, flex testing, torque testing, extension/retraction testing with some high voltage/current testing.
Most testing is semi-automated with meticulous setup requirements.
Attention to detail and the ability to follow protocols and capture data accurately is a must.
PC knowledge/experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and file sharing/saving abilities is also required.
This role will involve R&D testing of medical products (leads and catheters).
A wide range of tests could be performed including x-ray analysis, tensile testing, fatigue testing, and electrical testing.
Exact assignment will depend on candidate skills and aptitude.
Some testing could be repetitious in nature extending over many days; however, there will likely be a variety of tests over the 6 month period and candidate versatility will be important.
Education/Experience/Skills The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience in use of test equipment relating to tensile testing, microProduct measurement and electrical measurement systems, etc.
However, if the candidate has past experience operating any type of complex equipment many of these things can be learned on the job.
This position requires a high degree of independence .
Qualifications AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline (assembler, operator, test technician) and 1 year of related experience.
4-year degree applicants such as mechanical/electrical engineers are not desired.