Sr. Medical Engineering Technician (Neurovascular)

Our client, a Global Leader in the Medical Device Industry has an immediate opening for a Sr. Medical Engineering Technician (Neurovascular) for a 6 month + Contract/Contract to Hire opportunity.  Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day!  You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment. 

The products at this location are for devices to be implanted in the brain through a catheter. There is a fused wire in the catheter. 

Position Description (Principle Duties and Responsibilities)

• This position works under directions from a lead technician or engineer for prototyping and testing new catheter and stent products per established protocols and processes. 
• Ability to communicate basic technical information clearly in written and oral form. 
• General understanding of common engineering statistical and scientific tools 
• Ability to follow standard test methods accurately and precisely. 
• Ability to record data with accuracy and legibility per standard good documentation practices. 
• Familiarity with Instron tensile testers, taking dimensional measurements under microscopes, use of calipers, rulers, micrometers, pressure and force gauges. 
• Ability to manipulate small dimensional catheters and stents by hand and with basic tools. 
• Support the development and implementation of capable manufacturing processes for new products. processes, or equipment. 
• Execute building and testing of prototypes/products per engineering instructions. 
• Assist project teams in establishing specifications and quality standards. 
• Actively participate in project team meetings as requested. 
• Communicate assignment status to lead technician and project teams.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with Minimum of 2 years of experience
• Basic MS Office skills
• Medical device experience, highly preferred
• Ideally hiring manager seeking in particular a candidate with familiarity with Instron or other model tensile testers, microscopes with measurement and visual capabilities such as Keyence model scopes. 
• Familiarity with following written test method instructions while data capturing. 
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and be able to speak up if any questions arise 
• Detail oriented is a must