R&D Cleanroom Technician II

Overview

The R&D Cleanroom Technician II will be responsible for supporting the development and production of advanced technology within a controlled cleanroom environment. After thorough training on the company's manufacturing procedures, the technician will independently execute process steps while proactively identifying and reporting any abnormalities in the manufacturing or R&D processes. This role also involves collaborating with project owners, engineering teams, and manufacturing departments to promptly address issues and contribute to materials and process evaluations.

Shift: Sunday to Thursday 7AM-3:30PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manufacture prototype, pilot, and validation units independently, ensuring precision and adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct rigorous testing on all manufactured units, documenting results and addressing deviations from quality standards to ensure product integrity.
• Accurately log data from all manufacturing and testing processes. Comfortable compiling data for review by senior technicians, engineers and supervisors.
• Continuously monitor the manufacturing and R&D processes, proactively identifying abnormalities or deviations. Report issues promptly and collaborate with project owners and relevant departments to address them.
• Work closely with engineering for R&D tasks and collaborate with manufacturing teams for materials and process evaluations, ensuring alignment and efficiency.
• Operate and monitor cleanroom equipment, ensuring optimal performance through regular checks. Perform basic troubleshooting to resolve equipment issues as they arise.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace, strictly adhering to SOPs and safety regulations. Ensure compliance with enhanced cleanroom protocols.
• Maintain thorough batch records, documenting materials, process parameters, and any deviations to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Train and mentor junior technicians, providing guidance on cleanroom protocols, equipment operation, and manufacturing processes.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving cleanroom efficiency, productivity, and quality. Provide input to enhance processes and address inefficiencies.
• Take a leadership role in team tasks and projects. Foster a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements. Stay updated on any regulatory changes and implement them accordingly.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving (Addressing and resolving more complex issues that arise during manufacturing and testing, providing solutions and improvements).
• Stay adaptable in managing multiple tasks within the dynamic R&D cleanroom environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom protocols and safety regulations.
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing teams collaboratively on R&D and process evaluations.
• Experience working with small parts under the microscope.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting cleanroom equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Leadership skills and experience mentoring or training others.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to process improvements.
• Proficiency in recording data.
• Basic math skills.

Education, Experience, and Training

• Education: High school diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the medical device industry.
• Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system.
• The training requirements on TRN-10007 Insider Trading Policy, TRN-10008 Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and TRN-10009 Code of Business Conducts and Ethics must be diligently completed within 30 days from the hiring date and on an annual basis.

Computer Skills

• Good understanding of Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet is a plus.