Research And Development Technician

Job Title: R&D Technician - Medical DeviceDuration: 6+ Months (Possible extension)Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94085Onsite RoleResponsibilities:Organize lab supplies and materials and develop associated processes for ensuring visibility and traceability of current supply levelsDevelop systems for replenishment of supplies and materials as neededMaintain Lab equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and coordinate calibration activitiesFabricate and assemble prototypes per design specifications, prints and/or engineering direction to support product and process development and testingDocument materials and processes of prototypes and devices made for testingTroubleshoot and suggest creative solutions to process and/or design issuesAssist with developing manufacturing and test processes and fixturesConduct laboratory testing on prototypes, developmental devices, and commercial product with excellent attention to detail and document resultsMaintain an accurate lab notebook and record of assignments and results including documentation concerning materials, parts used, concepts, designs, drawings, and processes according to good documentation practicesUpdate engineers of work status or problems with recommendations for improvement or correctionOversee and operate 3D printer farm including starting daily print jobs, performing maintenance, and managing consumable inventory.Process commercial shipments to customers per standard operating procedures, including creation of shipping paperwork and documentation of shipping logsContact field sales personnel and customer account representatives to coordinate product shipment logisticsSupport company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, QA, and FDA regulationsResearch and Development:Management of R&D laboratory equipment, calibration, and suppliesFabrication and assembly of prototypes to support new product developmentExecution of laboratory testing and documentation of resultsOperation and maintenance of 3D printers (Prusa, Markforged, & Bambu)Education/Experience:Minimum 1 year of experience working in a technical support role, using equipment and processes to develop, build, test and service medical devices (higher education enrollment, certification and/or degree years may be substituted for work experience)2-year associate degree preferred, but not requiredExperience with mechanical device fabrication, equipment, and assemblyExperience with general laboratory tools and instrumentation (microscope, calipers, digital Multimeter)High proficiency using MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPointAbility to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion