Test Technician

Job Title: Test Technician (Contract)

Location: Maple Grove, MN
Length of Contract: Through March 26, 2025 (with potential extension)
Pay Range: $24 - $26 per hour
Onsite Requirement: Fully onsite
Number of Open Roles: 1

Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Test Technician to support our R&D test lab. This role is primarily focused on dimensional and process development testing for medical devices. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and experience in regulated environments, particularly in testing and working with medical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional testing and process development testing in a regulated environment
• Conduct hands-on device testing in an R&D lab setting
• Assist with conditioning products and working with outside testing houses
• Maintain calibration of equipment and ensure all testing is compliant with regulations
• Facilitate procedures and assist with ordering lab supplies as needed
• Work closely with a team of technicians, engineers, and metrologists

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical device testing, mechanical testing, or a related field
• Experience in dimensional testing
• Hands-on device experience, preferably in a regulated environment
• Familiarity with testing processes in medical device R&D (more focused on technical testing rather than quality control)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working on development projects with larger business unit-level interactions
• Familiarity with regulated environments such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar fields

Soft Skills:

• Clear communication skills and comfortability with admitting when unsure
• Ability to handle constructive criticism and incorporate feedback into work
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Team Environment:

• The Test Technician will be part of a larger team consisting of test technicians, engineers, and metrologists
• The role will involve interacting with higher-level techs and engineers, with training provided by them
• The team values collaboration and clear communication, and a non-collaborative personality will not be a good fit for the role

Cultural Fit:

• A flexible personality who is comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment
• Must be willing to receive and act upon constructive feedback in a positive and professional manner