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Test Technician I
Job Title: Test Technician I (1st and 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift)
Client: Medical Device Manufacturing Company
Duration: 11 Months
Location: North Haven, CT 06473
Shift: 1st Shift, 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift
Job Description:
Summary of Position:
- Part of a new product development team for the Surgical Innovation business in the Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (MITG) Business Unit.
- Supports test activities to meet project requirements.
- Part of the R&D Instrumentation team for the Robotic-Assisted Surgery platform.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Execute verification testing on test fixtures.
- Communicate test-related activities and results with team members.
- Perform gauge repeatability and reproducibility.
- Provide input to engineers for developing test protocols and prototype builds.
- Perform mechanical and electrical testing to evaluate new and existing products.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, scientific, or equivalent background required.
- Solid understanding of technician fundamentals and proven hands-on mechanical skills.
- Familiarity with standard test equipment such as force gauges, calipers, and data loggers preferred.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to perform as a contributing member of cross-functional teams, including quality, electronic, and mechanical engineers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with creative resolution skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including listening, and maintaining clear project status with internal teams and external test agencies.
- Strong interpersonal skills, functioning as a "team player" and working constructively and cooperatively with all team members.
- Strong understanding of basic statistical analysis.