Sr. Test Technician - Medical Devices

RequisitionID:          [[54822]] Title: [[Test Technician Sr.]] Division: [[Arthrex California Inc. (US03)]] Location: Santa Barbara, CA Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $26.45 Salary Maximum $44.85

 

 

 

 

 

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. As a highly skilled test specialist you will have a substantial understanding of medical device manufacturing and test. Primary role is to support operations in the testing of complex video systems, sub-assemblies, and components to produce cost effective, high quality medical products. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 

If hired for this position, you will be eligible for a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the first $750.00 after completing your first 90 days and the second $750.00 after completing your first 180 days, if you are an employee in good standing.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Determines how to best use resources to meet schedules and goals, using independent judgment, actions, and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
• Capable of testing electronic components, sub-assemblies, and video systems using computer programs, Digital Multi Meters, Oscilloscopes, light measurement equipment, waveform monitoring equipment, digital and analog electrical test equipment.
• Directly responsible for supporting manufacturing in the daily production testing of camera video systems by performing FCO (Final Checkout), Automated or Manual electrical tests.
• Record test results into database applications. Review numerical and graphical data and make recommendations to improve process yields.
• Perform detailed electrical test procedures and document device history records per Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines.
• Performs inspection of work completed and documentation to assure correct specifications and functional criteria have been met.
• Record test failures and document for MRB, repair or component replacement.
• Manage tasks related to multiple production duties; prioritize and respond to special assigned duties.
• Completes complex tasks and assignments in creative and effective ways.
• Determines root cause analysis using a variety of factors including data analysis.
• Makes recommendations for new procedures and implements approved recommendations.
• Participates in product, process, and company training activities in support of medical device manufacturing.
• Sets-up and operates a variety of hand-operated tools and electronic equipment to manufacture product specified on work orders using standard work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Performs or initiates any cleaning in work area or maintenance required by the Preventive Maintenance schedule on the machines within the department.

 

Education and Experience:

• 2 year AS degree electronics design, repair and troubleshooting plus a minimum of 8 years of related test experience OR BS degree in technical / engineering field + 3 years test experience required
• Proficient in system analysis, testing, troubleshooting to board / component level
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, including electrical test processes and procedures

 

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Knowledgeable in electronics troubleshooting to component level.
• Able to operate and maintain production and lab test equipment.
• Capable of testing electronic components, sub-assemblies, and video systems.
• Knowledge of endoscopic visualization systems including optics, mechanical systems, electronic design, analog circuit design, electro-mechanical design, high speed digital circuits.
• Understanding of applicable medical device regulations for electrical safety testing.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of FDA and ISO guidelines for the manufacture of medical devices.

 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation, electronic test equipment, oscilloscopes, Video waveform monitor, digital multimeter, various video charts, etc.

Skilled in bench top testing and troubleshooting with standard test equipment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, PCs, schematic capture, PCB layout, and office equipment.

 

 

About Arthrex

 

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