Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a passionate about improving and saving the lives of patients through high quality innovative medical devices and services. A leading global manufacturer of specialty medical devices that provides innovative and lifesaving solutions for the worlds healthcare markets. Specializing in Infusion Therapy Vascular Access Vital Care and Specialty Products & Services.
Position: Engineering Technician I Shift 1
Location: Southington CT 06489
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Shift 1 (MonFri) (8:00 AM 4:30 PM)
Job Description:
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Our engineering technicians team is an integral part of our R&D organization supporting new product development and postlaunch product evolution.
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Responsibilities include performing research building prototypes validating test methods inspecting products conducting tests analyzing data ensuring sites are safe and clean and reporting to the Lab supervisor/Manager.
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This is an entry level position where the individual works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.
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Key skills include an ability to troubleshoot equipment/testing communicate effectively and as well as demonstrating a basic understanding of engineering terminology and being able to work well in a team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Lab inventory and equipment maintenance
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Supports in 6S and lean initiatives in the laboratories
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Supports work related to process improvements in the lab
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Prepares worksheets for data collection performs data entry and analyzes test data.
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Interfaces with all functional departments by coordination manufacturing trial runs sterilization and aging studies and also by assisting Engineer in project work
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performs test protocols and records appropriate information
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Builds custom prototype samples for development purposes
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Manages sample inventory from start to end of projects real and accelerated aging and general inventory
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Analyzes data on timely basis
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Plans and conducts projects on a limited scope or portions of a larger projects
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Engage others promote and participate in Environmental Health and Safety initiatives focusing on continuous improvement
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Work on special projects as assigned by Lab Supervisor/Manager
Qualifications:
Knowledge & Skills :
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Familiar with basic mechanical and related to medical devices and practice is required
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Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and documentation is preferred but not required.
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Familiarity with Minitab or basic statistics terms
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Basic of QSSOPs GMP/FDA/ISO 9001 etc. principles and ability to integrate into software engineering discipline.
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some knowledge of lean and Six Sigma Methods
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience:
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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High School Diploma required along with either 1 year work experience as an engineering technician in a related position within a manufacturing or testing organization or an associates degree in a related Technical or engineering field
Work Environment:
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This is largely a sedentary role.
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This job operates in a professional lab and office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
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Work can be performed in a clean room environment
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While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time; depending on the machine they are operating
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Operator is required to use computer or touch screen to enter work order data
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Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.