What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Technician (NovelCath) position at Cirtec Medical?
About us:
NovelCath, a Cirtec company, specializes in the design and development of complex, minimally invasive, interventional medical technologies. We have delivered first-of-a-kind medical devices for the Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart, Electrophysiology and Neuromodulation markets.
For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading provider of manufacturing solutions for complex Class II and III medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive services from design and development to manufacturing and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans active implants and neuromodulation, interventional cardiology, structural heart, minimally invasive surgical systems, smart orthopedics, and precision components.
Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenge, you may be a perfect fit for our team!
Position Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for utilizing state of the art equipment for the development of life changing medical devices. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating a variety of equipment including, but not limited to; lasers, injection molders, reflow machines as well as an array of test equipment while adhering to the quality requirements of the company. In addition, this position will work with the design and process teams to ideate, create, and build first prototypes. This individual is essential in the maturation of these prototypes and their progress through the development. Lastly, the technician must feel comfortable providing candid feedback to the development team to ensure success in later phases of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00-$30.00/hour based on qualifications and previous experience.
Cirtec Medical Corporation considers everyone for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.
We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec’s goal to create an enjoyable work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits include training and career development, healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.
NovelCath, a Cirtec company, specializes in the design and development of complex, minimally invasive, interventional medical technologies. We have delivered first-of-a-kind medical devices for the Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart, Electrophysiology and Neuromodulation markets.
For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading provider of manufacturing solutions for complex Class II and III medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive services from design and development to manufacturing and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans active implants and neuromodulation, interventional cardiology, structural heart, minimally invasive surgical systems, smart orthopedics, and precision components.
Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenge, you may be a perfect fit for our team!
Position Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for utilizing state of the art equipment for the development of life changing medical devices. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating a variety of equipment including, but not limited to; lasers, injection molders, reflow machines as well as an array of test equipment while adhering to the quality requirements of the company. In addition, this position will work with the design and process teams to ideate, create, and build first prototypes. This individual is essential in the maturation of these prototypes and their progress through the development. Lastly, the technician must feel comfortable providing candid feedback to the development team to ensure success in later phases of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run equipment tests, collect data and analyze data with the engineering team.
- Make recommendations on how to improve the quality or efficiency of a process based on data and observation.
- Assist in training employees on equipment and assembly skills.
- Interact effectively and assist engineering in improving quality and solving problems.
- Develop processes and procedures for projects to improve quality and cost.
- Originate and maintain written technical descriptions of processes and procedures comprehensive in scope and understandable by the audience.
- Represent engineering for Material Review Board concerning material dispositions.
- Represent Engineering in cross functional teams as assigned.
- Maintain compliance to procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Understand and follow safety policies and practices, attend safety training and wear PPE as required.
- Prepares Engineering Change Orders for processes and components.
- Performs Corrective and Preventative Action tasks.
- Reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Complies with company, quality, and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Other Duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years’ experience in the engineering/manufacturing environment for medical devices.
- Experience with catheter development and manufacturing specifically (in-depth understanding of one or more manufacturing processes is a plus).
- Strong drive to learn, share, and teach.
- Understanding of and experience with mechanical equipment.
- FDA, cGMP principles and practices (ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
- Familiarity with Pro-E / CREO and/or SolidWorks is preferred.
- Strong computer skills associated with Microsoft software.
- Ability to interpret technical drawing, blueprints, specification, and illustrations.
- Ability to diagnose and solve problems with jobs in a timely manner.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Excellent reading, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Maintains performance with changing priorities under minimal supervision.
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00-$30.00/hour based on qualifications and previous experience.
Cirtec Medical Corporation considers everyone for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.
We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec’s goal to create an enjoyable work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits include training and career development, healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.
Salary : $25 - $30