Bolt Medical ยท 1 month ago
R&D Fiber Optic Technician
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $73K/yr
2+ years expBolt Medical is seeking an R&D Fiber Optic Technician to provide technical support to R&D Engineers in process development and documentation. The role involves catheter assembly, prototyping, and testing related to fiber optic processes, as well as assisting in new product development and manufacturing process improvements.
ManufacturingMedicalMedical Device
Hiring Manager
Dania Cital
Responsibilities
Performs general catheter assembly using laboratory equipment, tools and microscopes
Perform process development activities supporting both current and new products. Processes include fiber optic cleaving, splicing, tapering, splitter and coupler assembly, ferrule / connector assembly, sensor assembly, and end face inspection / cleaning
Build prototypes devices and test samples in accordance with engineering instructions, or drawings and specifications. Provides inputs to engineers as necessary
Participate in the design and development of new concepts
Assists with development of manufacturing processes and corresponding transfer to production
Supports Engineering with root cause analysis and discovering then implementing process improvements
Sets up and operates manufacturing and/or test equipment, and records data with limited supervision
Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes
Partners with engineering staff on project needs
Supports R&D in device testing to inform design and/or process updates
Qualification
Required
A minimum of High school or equivalent education
6+ months experience in medical device industry
2+ years experience in fiber optic assembly
Hands-on experience in medical device manufacturing and production environment or prototyping experience
Working knowledge of catheters and microscopes in medical device laboratory
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
The candidate should have good organizational skills, personal skills, and a strong follow-through 'can do' attitude
Monitors own work to ensure quality
Must also verbally communicate work to engineers and other staff in a clearly understood, organized and logical manner
Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices
Preferred
Ability to quickly interpret and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications
Use of measurement devices and required safety equipment when performing lab work
Company
Bolt Medical
Bolt Medical develops medical devices like the investigational Bolt IVLTM System, focusing on healthcare solutions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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Boston Scientific
2025-01-08Acquired
2019-01-01Corporate Round
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