Sr. R&D Technician (Materials Science and Processing)
Description
Shockwave Medical, Inc. is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.
Description
- Effectively works on multiple project tasks with minimal supervision for timely completion
- Partners with engineers and other technicians to assemble functional prototypes and provide feedback on assembly process and design.
- Operate catheter prototyping machines including braiding, coiling and laminating tools
- Assist engineers with product and process design, development, and optimization
- Perform equipment installation and qualification
- Assist in materials and process characterization as well as defect analysis utilizing various metrology tools including SEM, DSC, DMA and FTIR spectrophotometer.
- Perform root cause investigation and analysis
- Prepare test samples (products/materials/solutions) for routine and qualification testing
- Assist in the transfer of product from R&D to manufacturing
- Validate test methods
- Fabrication of fixtures and tooling for product builds and testing (i.e. mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, etc.)
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of lab instruments/equipment
- Create and maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, test methods and processes
- Train other technicians, assemblers and engineers on procedures and product assembly
- Draft Manufacturing Process Instructions
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma required with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an R&D technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or Associate’s degree with 3 years’ experience in the medical device industry
- Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices
- Balloon catheter, drug coating, valve or other cardiovascular medical devices development is preferred
- Proficiency operating metrology tools including SEM, DSC, DMA and FTIR.
- Experience operating braiding and coiling machines is highly desirable.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Experience using sketches, CAD, etc. to supports the design and build of simple fixtures
- Proficient with MS Office
- Comfortable working in a clean room environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with all cross-functional team members
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements.
- Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs
Market Range:
$33.17 - $42.31/hour
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