Principal R&D Technician
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
- Independently works on multiple project tasks for timely completion
- Ability to work with minimal direction and use good judgement and previous experience to bring a concept to reality
- Proactively recommends new ideas and/or improvements pertaining to design and process
- Lead and mentor other technicians to reach departmental and company objectives
- Partner with engineers to design and assemble functional prototypes and provide feedback on assembly process and design
- Assist engineers with product and process design, development, and optimization
- Initiates root cause investigation and analysis
- Perform equipment installation and qualification
- Lead product and process characterization and design verification testing
- Prepare test samples (products/materials/solutions) for routine and qualification testing
- Assist in the transfer of product from R&D to manufacturing
- Develop and validate test methods
- Design and fabrication of fixtures and tooling for product builds and testing (i.e. pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, etc.)
- Responsible for the 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
- Develop and draft Manufacturing Process Instructions
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma required with a minimum of 10 years’ experience as R&D technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or Associate’s degree with 8 years’ experience in the medical device industry
- Previous experience with balloon catheter, drug coating, valve or other cardiovascular medical devices development
- Experience using sketches, CAD, etc. to support the design and build of fixtures
- Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices
- Machine shop experience is preferred
- Proficient with MS Office
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- 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:
$36.54/hour - $46.39/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