R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN V

Job Overview

TE Connectivity’s R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams conceive original ideas for new products, introduce them into practice. They are responsible for product development, and qualification from market definition through production and release; assist in the qualification of suppliers for new products to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services for new or improved manufacturing processes; conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs; direct and support detailed design, testing, prototype fabrication and manufacturing ramp. The R&D/Product Development Engineering Teams provide all required product documentation including, but not limited to, Solid Model, 2D/3D production drawings, product specifications, and testing requirements. They create and modify detailed drawings and drafting or conceptual models from layouts, rough sketches or notes and contribute to design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product. 

The R&D Technician V position is in the Advanced Engineering Department, which develops next generation products, processes, and technologies for medical devices and works closely with customers on new product prototyping. The Product & Process Development Technician will be responsible for the development of new products, process technologies and providing Engineering support to prototype development projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete prototype building and product testing in association with R&D Engineers.
• Ability to run multiple equipment and work with Engineering to troubleshoot issues with them during prototype building and product testing.
• Complete process development to support prototype development.
• Design of Jigs and Fixtures for test method development and process development.
• Preparation of SOP’s.
• Prepare and maintain Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
• Define, analyse, and control of process variables.

Job Responsibilities Continued:

• Show customer focus at all times and be accountable for quality and timeliness of own work. Collaborate cross-functionally for the execution of own tasks.
• Execute testing suites included in testing protocols, compile and analyse data.
• Support structured problem solving for product/process development issues.
• Draft of health and safety risk assessment for testing and manufacturing procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair line defective equipment.

What your background should look like:

• Level 6 degree in a relevant discipline or currently studying for a Level 6
• 6+ Years experience in a similar role an advantage

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge of Medical Device development/manufacture with previous work experience in Design an advantage.
• Jigs & Fixtures design and fabrication experience.
• Experienced with all the Microsoft Office programmes, such as Excel, Word, etc. Knowledge of Minitab an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in lab testing equipment and execution of lab testing: e.g. tensile testing, torque testing etc.
• AutoCAD/Solid works experience preferable.
• Knowledge of design and lean Six-Sigma principles an advantage.
• Familiar with statistical data analysis.
• Experience/knowledge in the manufacture of composite shafts and associated equipment processes, including the following is an advantage:
  • Braiding, Coiling, coating and Catheter assembly methods (such as lamination and tipping).

Further Key Requirements:

• Dynamic, flexible approach to work with a results-oriented attitude. 
• Comfortable operating within a team environment.
• Motivated to work on own initiative.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Proven track record of excellent timekeeping & attendance is essential.
• Previous experience in working in GMP or cleanroom environment.
• Knowledge of good documentation practices and technical writing.

Competencies