R&D Technician II

Shockwave Medical
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Sep 25, 2024
Shockwave Medical is a fast-growing medical device company focused on revolutionizing the treatment of advanced cardiovascular disease. With the recent acquisition of Neovasc and their innovative Reducer System, we are creating new opportunities for patients and physicians in the treatment of refractory angina - long-lasting, debilitating chest pain that cannot be controlled by traditional medicine or surgical procedures and affects millions of people world-wide. Together, we are working to bring these patients relief from their symptoms and hopefully improve their quality of life. Position Overview The R&D Technician II must be located in Minnesota and must be able to commute to the New Brighton area on a daily basis. The R&D Technician II will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary, and heart valve diseases. The R&D Technician II will participate on multiple cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization. Perform and support a variety of development and engineering activities, which mainly focus on disposable devices prototyping, fabrication and testing. Will work directly with other R&D technicians and R&D engineers to complete duties described below. Essential Job Functions Generate functional prototype from design concepts and assist the transfer of R&D product build to manufacturing Support product builds through all R&D project phases, providing feedback on assembly process Assist other technicians, assemblers and engineers on procedures and product assembly Assist engineers with product and process development and improvement Perform testing to support design, process, and equipment validation Prepare test samples (products/materials/solutions) for routine and qualification testing Support the build and assembly of prototypes Identify issues as they arise and assist in troubleshooting of procedures and/or instruments Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes Other duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma with 2+ years' technician experience or 3 years' other relevant hands on medical device experience Experience with balloon catheter, hydrophilic coating, or other cardiovascular medical devices development preferred Ability to perform work under a microscope. Experience with test method execution is a plus Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities Comfortable working in a clean room environment Ability to communicate effectively Experience with MS Office Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs Market Range: $26.20 - $29.71 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Benefits Shockwave Medical offers a competitive total compensation package as well as the following benefits and perks: Core Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax and Roth 401k options with a fully vested match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account (HSA), Competitive PTO balance Perks: Calm App, Pet Insurance, Student Loan Refinancing, Spot Bonus awards EEO Employer