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Job Title: Test Technician
Client: Medical Device Manufacturing Company
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55432
Shift: 1st Shift
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical, electrical, and fatigue testing on medical device products.
- Execute laboratory test plans and verify product performance against specifications.
- Document, analyze, and communicate test results to engineering teams.
- Support test method validation, equipment qualification, and software validation activities.
- Assist in developing and documenting testing procedures and methods.
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain laboratory test equipment.
- Assemble test fixtures, production equipment, and prototype assemblies from engineering designs.
- Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and replace or adjust components as required.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
- Interpret schematics, diagrams, and work instructions to perform testing activities.
- Maintain accurate technical records and testing documentation.
- Support quality verification activities and recommend process improvements.
- Provide guidance to entry-level technicians when required.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years of technician experience.
- Vocational or technical education/certification or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience operating laboratory and testing equipment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Science or a related technical field.
- Experience in a laboratory or product testing environment.
- Knowledge of scientific testing methods and laboratory procedures.
- Experience building prototype fixtures and test setups.
- Familiarity with Instron or MTS testing systems.
- Experience with Instron Bluehill, MTS/TestWorks, and Microsoft Office.
- Experience using microscopes and X-ray inspection equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience interpreting test data and supporting product validation activities.
