Test Technician II

Job Title:         Test Technician II

Client:              Medical Device Manufacturing Company
Duration:         24-Month Contract
Location:         Minneapolis, MN 55432
Shift:                1st Shift

Description:

Job Summary

The Test Technician II will support the Neuroscience Portfolio team by performing mechanical, electrical, and fatigue testing of medical devices and therapy delivery products. These products support Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Sacral Neural Stimulation, and Targeted Drug Delivery.

The role involves executing test plans, maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting test results, and collaborating with test engineers to ensure products meet established specifications and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and fatigue testing to verify product performance and conformance to specifications.
• Execute test plans and laboratory procedures for leads, catheters, and other medical device components.
• Accurately record test data and communicate results to engineering teams.
• Support test method validation, equipment qualification, and equipment software validation activities.
• Assist test engineers in developing and documenting test methods.
• Fabricate prototype mechanical fixtures or select appropriate equipment, tooling, and fixtures for testing.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, mechanical components, electrical circuits, and assemblies.
• Identify and implement improvements to laboratory processes and testing methods.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, including performing or coordinating calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Follow established testing procedures and document results clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to support product development and validation activities.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of technician experience.
• Vocational or technical education or certification, in addition to prior work experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree in Science or a related technical field.
• Experience working in a laboratory or product testing environment.
• Working knowledge of scientific or laboratory techniques.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical technical skills.
• Experience building prototype mechanical fixtures.
• Ability to build and test mechanical components, electrical circuits, and assemblies.
• Familiarity with Instron or MTS testing machines.
• Experience with Instron Bluehill or MTS/TestWorks software.
• Experience using microscopes and X-ray equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform tests, determine appropriate work methods, and interpret results with sound judgment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and follow general direction.
• Effective time management and teamwork skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has hands-on technician experience with mechanical or electrical testing, laboratory equipment, and test documentation. They should be detail-oriented, comfortable troubleshooting equipment, and capable of executing test procedures accurately while collaborating with engineers in a medical device development environment.

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