Ferno · 1 month ago
R&D Test Technician
Wilmington,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expFerno is a company focused on the development of emergency and patient handling products. They are seeking an R&D Test Technician to support their Engineering Department by conducting verification and validation activities, ensuring product reliability through testing, and documenting findings through professional reports.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Support R&D programs by performing broad spectrum V&V activities
Responsible for routine and administrative tasks
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment
Responsible to project teams as a subject matter expert in electro-mechanical verification and validation of medical devices
Lead communication and provide issue escalation support to project teams
Responsible for conducting physical, electrical and functional evaluations of products
Develop detailed test plans for devices under test
Collection of complex data streams using standard and custom instrumentation
Data analysis and presentation using spreadsheets, programming, and statistical software
Research literature to justify test parameters and evaluate designs
Author test reports in compliance with company standards and procedures
Implement established and new processes and procedures under supervision
Coordinate with contract test labs for test scheduling, methods, acceptance criteria, results analyses and reporting. Attend offsite testing to witness and assist
Responsible for developing new test methodologies to best verify and validate both on-market products and R&D prototypes
Regularly troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair existing test equipment. Design and modify fixtures to aid in testing
Work with engineering, quality and regulatory to ensure products maintain certification to applicable standards. Ability to quickly gain an understanding of these standards
Read and analyze engineering drawings, interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government standards and regulations
Exercise judgment within defined processes and procedures on moderately complex issues
Thorough understanding of processes and procedures within job function and working knowledge across other functions
Provide verbal and written communications subject to peer and management review
Qualification
Required
Basic Competency with Microsoft Office Applications and CAD modeling/design capabilities (mechanical and electrical)
Proficiency, hands-on experience and trouble-shooting skills with equipment pertinent to job function (i.e. electro-mechanical systems, computer systems, instrumentation, various testing equipment, PLCs, data acquisition systems, hand and power tools, machining equipment, etc.)
Associate's degree (A.A.) in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or equivalent from a two-year or technical school or two plus years related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and government regulations
Ability to write technical documentation, procedural manuals and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, clients, and customers
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled formats
Manual labor will constitute up to 50% of role. This position requires the employee to move steel, aluminum, device components, etc., from tables and processing equipment
The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Preferred
Experience with SolidWorks and Altium as well as other technical software tools
Mechatronics and/or electro-mechanical test lab experience
Knowledge and/or experience with machining, metal working and fabrication
Enjoy a shop/lab setting requiring hands-on functions
Track record of test activities accountable to business or customers for program success
Exposure to and/or basic engineering understanding of design principles related to mechanical and electrical assemblies, electro-mechanical/hydraulic devices, motors, control systems, test equipment, data collection, instrumentation and calibration
Exposure and/or basic understanding of medical devices
FERNO Quality Management System (QMS) training applicable to position
OSHA training
Company
Ferno
At FERNO, our vision is to transform the delivery of emergency care in the ambulance and on scene.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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