Light Industrial

Title - R&D/QA Eng Tech

Location - Irvine, CA

Duration - 6 Months of Contract

Job Description:

• Perform testing to support feasibility studies and formal product design verification testing as well as test equipment/fixture validation and test method validation.

• Setup and operate a variety of electromechanical laboratory test equipment and perform routine testing (flow, pressure, leak, tensile, thermal, etc) using written test procedures.

• Support engineering activities such as assembly, modification, and testing under the supervision of Engineers. Perform work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts or defined plans to perform troubleshooting and testing

• Build prototypes and prepare feasibility test units, samples, and/or chemical solutions

• Collect and document test data. May analyze test results to ensure conformity to specifications, making recommendations, and developing reports for Engineering review.

• May develop or revise test methods. May write equipment validation documents.

• Identify opportunities to modify basic test equipment, tools, fixtures to improve existing test methods and lab processes.

• Order and maintain lab supplies and equipment

• Maintain compliance with applicable GMP standards, ISO Standards, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)'s and company policies.

• On-time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period

• Maintain a safe work environment for self and other employees.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

o 2-year Associate's degree preferred.

o 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other technical field would be amazing.

• 0-2 years experience.

o Prefer prior experience in medical device or similar regulated industry.

o Prior experience in a product testing environment, material testing and evaluation, and/or process development would be amazing.

Skills/Experience to include the following:

• Must be able to work in a team environment, as well as work independently with minimum supervision

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who is driven to achieve quality and value-add results with appropriate direction. Candidate must seek direction when appropriate.

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

• Able to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking

• Strict attention to detail

• Moderate understanding of equipment in a product testing laboratory environment

• Able to use manufacturing, test, development or diagnostic equipment; use tools such as measuring equipment and routine physical or electrical test instrumentation

• Able to read and understand standard operating procedures, test methods, drawings, and carry out assembly or test instructions

• Able to follow normally established procedures on routine work

• Able to identify problems and relevant issues in straightforward situations

• Proven success adhering to project schedules and managing small projects

• Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite

• Ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.

• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment

• Prefer ability to troubleshoot benchtop testing equipment

• Prior R&D lab and/or medical device experience preferred. Prior experience working in a lab environment with flow, pressure, leak, tensile, thermal and other test instrumentation is highly desirable