Synthesizes requirements and/or specifications into mechanical, electrical, plastics, software or system testing solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints in support of R&D product development.  Designs, develops and executes comprehensive test plans, procedures, schedules, and test protocols to evaluate the design per specifications.  Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program. Coordinates integrated testing activities including required labor, space, and equipment with appropriate areas or vendors. Provides assessment to engineers, technical lead, or project manager and adjusts plan as required.  Compiles data and defines changes required in test equipment, procedures, processes, methods, or new testing requirements.  Performs data analysis and documentation of test results.  May participate in design, modification, fabrication, assembly and testing of prototypes or developmental assemblies or systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties are listed in order of greatest importance.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

Enter Responsibilities/Essential Duties

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Applies understanding of basic business fundamentals, and how the specialized technology area impacts adjacent technical disciplines.  Leverages creative skills with pragmatic understanding of technical and operational goals; executes work with quality, accuracy, and timeliness. Within assigned scope, independently sets technical priorities and acts with, or guides others toward the proper balance of effort vs. timeliness, and technical improvements and innovations with practical business constraints.

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Demonstrates solid/strong technical knowledge to independently select best methods and approaches to solve diverse and moderately complex problems and make accurate and effective technical decisions. Solves complex problems under close supervision or with assistance. Applies appropriate standards, processes, policies, procedures, and tools throughout the product/system development lifecycle, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and applicable medical device development protocols under FDA Quality Systems Regulations, CE Marking, and ISO Quality Systems.

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Develops and prepares moderately complex test protocols, incorporating statistics and principals of experimental design.

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Develops/expands diversity/global awareness and communicates with cultural sensitivity.

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Identifies and formulates problems, collects data through observation and experiment, and forms, tests, and validates hypotheses. Selects and appropriately uses laboratory equipment and tools, and clearly documents, communicates, and summarizes technical findings and results.

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Implements project management practices as needed; communicate proactively, openly and cooperatively within the department, team, and with supervisory staff to keep all informed. Prepares clear and timely written and oral status reports, updates, and technical presentations. Makes technical presentations to supervisors and small groups and may assist others with presentations.

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Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel. Applies and demonstrates understanding of customer needs, product use, and operational requirements to independently translate customer needs into systems testing design specifications and applications. Applies basic understanding of specialized and/or interdisciplinary technical areas, project management, and systems design and integration needs.

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Leads design reviews at the sub-assembly level and may guide the work of support staff; clearly communicating instructions and technical specifications, both orally and in writing.

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Proactively identifies, communicates, and refers problems or coordination needs to senior staff or supervisors.  Exercising sound judgment of what to share, refer, and when to seek assistance, provides timely, accurate, and detailed background data to minimize risks or support problem-resolution or goal achievement.

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Works on diverse assignments of moderate complexity. Has responsibility for multiple small deliverables within a single specialization area, or works on parts of larger projects. Responsibility includes definition, completion, technical quality, and securing consistency across assigned area(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Education Level

Education Details

Required/Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

BSE

Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

☐  Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. 

☐  Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

☐  Lifting/moving up to 10 pounds.

☐  Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels. 

☐  Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.

☐  Exposure to blood.

☐  Other (please specify):