PARTNERS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Research/Design Technician
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Under minimal supervision, design, fabricate and assemble complex custom prototype mechanical/electromechanical systems and devices for clinical and research applications.
PRINICPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, fabricate and assemble custom mechanical and electromechanical devices and systems to client¿s specifications or to meet the specific needs of various clients.
- Apply knowledge of machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, brazing, soldering, mechanics, physics, shop math, properties and characteristics of all materials (metals, plastics, wood adhesive, etc. to achieve this end.
- Work from blueprints, rough sketches and oral instructions.
- Use machine tools to manufacture parts to exacting limits, and perform quality assurance using all types of precision inspection tooling.
- Discuss project/system design with clients (MDs, Ph.Ds, Technicians, Nurses, etc.) and maintain open dialogue concerning in-progress modifications.
- Function as a member of project design team from conceptualization through implementation.
- Work with software engineers in design and administration of databases as related to projects.
- Interface with industry, vendors, purchasing and sales representatives in course of prototype development.
- May act as team leader and assign and direct other technicians during systems construction.
- May be required to perform preventative maintenance, quality assurance and repairs of mechanical and electromechanical medical and ancillary apparatus/equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Leadership ability.
- Expert in operation of all machine tools, power tools, hand tools, jigs and fixtures likely to be found in a machine shop.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Expert in the safe operation of all machine shop equipment, e.g., lathe, milling machine, power saw, grinder, power and hand tools to their maximum capabilities on a wide variety of materials including metals, plastics and woods.
- Knowledge of general machine shop safety regulations as required by OSHA and MSDS literature.
- Good knowledge of mechanical assemblies and capable of trouble-shooting problems, dis-assembly and re-assembly of the same.
- Good working knowledge of metals, plastics, adhesives, woods and fasteners.
- Good knowledge of ACAD/Mechanical Desktop (automatic computer assisted design) and CAM (computer assisted machining).
- Ability to write complex programs, set-up and run CNC (computer numeric controlled) machines.
- Some knowledge of welding, sheet metal construction and general building construction as it pertains to device/system installation is helpful.
- Must have completed a four year apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of education and experience, e.g., trades school, vocational school, work study program, plus five years experience as a first-class machinist, experimental machinist or model maker.
- Must be able to work in patient-care settings and research laboratories consulting with clients and designing solutions to problems in place.
- Must be cognizant of manufacturing standards and materials for medical devices and capable of meeting or surpassing these standards.
- Maintain records of cost for projects for budget and billing.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned machine shop with frequent exposure to metal chips, plastic chips, oils, etc., as are normally found in a machine shop.
- Often stoops, bends, reaches and at times is required to lift up to 50 lbs. during the work day.
- Must feel at ease in clinical and research situations when required to visit other areas for design consultations or installation purposes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May act as team leader and assign and direct other technicians during systems construction.
- May supervise R/D technicians on Model Shop Manager's behalf.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain records of cost for projects for budget and billing.
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