Test Technician I

SUMMARY OF POSITION: TEST TECHNICIAN
This company. is engaged in medical technology. A new product development team for the Surgical Innovation business in the Minimally Invasive Therapies Group MITG is seeking a Test Technician. The Test Technician shall support test activities to best meet the projectas requirements. This position will be a part of a R&D Instrumentation team for the Robotic-Assisted Surgery platform.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Support team by executing verification testing on test fixtures.
• Communicate test related activities and results with team members.
• Perform gauge repeatability and reproducibility.
• Provide input to engineers to assist in the development of test protocols and prototype builds.
• Perform mechanical and electrical testing to evaluate new and existing products.
Education & Experience:
• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific or equivalent background is required.
• Solid understanding of technician fundamentals and proven hands-on mechanical skills.
• Familiarity with standard test equipment such as force gauges, calipers, and data loggers is preferred.
• Experience with working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills/Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to perform as a contributing member of cross functional teams, including quality, electronic, and mechanical engineers.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office programs including Excel and Word.
• Organize and be able to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
• Strong communication skills [oral and written] including listening; and ability to maintain clear project status and interlocks with internal project teams and external test agencies.
•Strong interpersonal skills: function as a "team player" and work constructively and cooperatively with all team members in the best interests of the program.
•Strong understanding of basic statistical analysis.