Research and Development Specialist

1 month ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States VitalPath Full time
Job Overview

VitalPath is seeking a highly skilled Research & Development Technician to join our team in New Hope. As a key member of our R&D team, you will be responsible for supporting project deliverables from concept to transfer to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with R&D engineers to develop and document robust and repeatable processes
  • Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and aids for manufacturing and testing
  • Provide training and guidance to Pre-Production Operators on manufacturing and inspection procedures
  • Mentor Pre-Production Operators on complex processes and equipment setups
  • Participate in root cause analysis to resolve project or process-related problems
  • Document material specifications, bills of materials, device history records, work instructions, and test methods
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and communicate with R&D engineers
  • Execute verification and validation protocols and record results
Requirements
  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in minimally invasive Medical Device design, development, and manufacturing processes
  • Minimum 1 year's experience defining manufacturing, inspection, and testing fixtures and aids
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to read and understand dimensions and tolerances on blueprints/specifications
  • Ability to lead in a team environment and promote communication across functions
  • Expertise in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Associate's Degree in Engineering or relevant coursework/certifications
  • Experience with leading, coaching, and/or mentoring employees
  • Prior quality inspection experience
  • Experience with product and fixture design
  • Experience with GD&T and SolidWorks
Benefits
  • Comprehensive, low-cost health and dental insurance plans available
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Supplemental insurances (short-term disability, AD&D, life insurance, and more)
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement

VitalPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. VitalPath participates in E-Verify.



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