Principal Technician

Description

Summary:

The Principal Technician performs a variety of assignments in the development and manufacturing of catheter-based components and systems from early-stage development to production transfer. This role requires one to be able to work independently and in teams under supervision of program management and/or engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

• Provide hands on processing and technical support for projects in early feasibility to production transfer
• Write new or revise existing manufacturing processes, routers, and specifications following change order procedure in Grand Ave Software
• Document functional characteristics and processing steps during iteration phase of projects via photos, videos, and/or hand notes
• Provides training and mentorship to operators and junior technicians on build processes, techniques, and best practices
• Develop tooling using machine shop tools while following safety requirements
• Be able to operate and set up equipment such as braider and coiler machine
• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing of test samples
• Ensuring customer deliverables are on track to ship and meet quality requirements
• Communicate material inventory levels to engineers and management on a frequent basis
• Summarize test data and communicate results with team members
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Ten plus years of related experience in the assembly of medical devices, including the demonstrated ability to provide work/lead direction to a team or prior Sr. Technician experience.
• Basic SolidWorks or similar CAD experience or willingness to learn is a plus

Summary of Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits: Options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (requires participation in eligible medical plan).
• Company-paid benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD).
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Compensation

• The typical base pay range for this role is between $38-53/hour. Actual compensation will be based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience.