Research and Development - Irvine, United States - Cynet Systems

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Job Description

We are looking for Research and Development (QA Engineering Technician) for our client in Irvine, CA

Job Title: Research and Development (QA Engineering Technician)

Job Location: Irvine, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range $20.11hr - $25.11hr

Responsibilities:

• Perform testing to support feasibility studies and formal product design verification testing as well as test equipment/fixture validation and test method validation.
• Setup and operate a variety of electromechanical laboratory test equipment and perform routine testing (flow, pressure, leak, tensile, thermal, etc) using written test procedures.
• Support engineering activities such as assembly, modification, and testing under the supervision of Engineers.
• Perform work using drawings, diagrams, written and verbal instructions, layouts, or defined plans to perform troubleshooting and testing.
• Build prototypes and prepare feasibility test units, samples, and/or chemical solutions.
• Collect and document test data.
• May analyze test results to ensure conformity to specifications, making recommendations, and developing reports for Engineering review.
• May develop or revise test methods.
• May write equipment validation documents.
• Identify opportunities to modify basic test equipment, tools, fixtures to improve existing test methods and lab processes.
• Order and maintain lab supplies and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable GMP standards, ISO Standards, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)'s, and company policies.

Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to work in a team environment, as well as work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who is driven to achieve quality and value-added results with appropriate direction.
• Candidates must seek direction when appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Able to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Moderate understanding of equipment in a product testing laboratory environment.
• Able to use manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment; use tools such as measuring equipment and routine physical or electrical test instrumentation.
• Able to read and understand standard operating procedures, test methods, drawings, and carry out assembly or test instructions.
• Able to follow normally established procedures on routine work.
• Able to identify problems and relevant issues in straightforward situations.
• Proven success adhering to project schedules and managing small projects.
• Good computer skills, including usage of MS Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment.
• Prefer the ability to troubleshoot benchtop testing equipment.
• Prior R&D lab and/or medical device experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in a lab environment with flow, pressure, leak, tensile, thermal, and other test instrumentation is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year Associate's degree preferred.
• 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other technical fields would be amazing.
• 0-2 years experience.
• Prefer prior experience in medical devices or similar regulated industry.
• Prior experience in a product testing environment, material testing and evaluation, and/or process development would be amazing.

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