Title:  Senior Engineering Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Undergraduate degree, vocational school, or related experience
• 10+ years of experience in machining practices such as Journeyman Machinist
• Moderate to advance CAD/CAM experience
• Basic to moderate assembly experience

Preferred:

• Written/report writing experience
• Engineering/design background
• Multi Axes programming and machining
• MasterCam class certification
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping and associated equipment

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge of GD&T drawing principles
• Demonstrate ability to work to tight tolerances (+/- .0005”)
• Proven track record of successful developments including creative innovative design activities
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, brainstorm, analyze, and implement the best solution
• Ability to read drawings, and technical specifications
• General knowledge of materials (metals and plastics)
• Computer/data entry skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Work in a team environment
• Able to work independently with only general supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work safely with machinery and equipment
• Ability to lift, pull and push raw material required for machining operations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and build (fabricate) prototypes, fixtures, gages, tooling and equipment
• Manipulate basic to moderate CAD files with multiple parts and assemblies
• Solve problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Create prototypes, fixtures, tooling, equipment and models from written instruction, sketches, drawings, CAD files or verbal direction from engineers and management.
• Fabricate working prototypes of products and recommend performance enhancements or design changes in collaboration with engineers or management
• Maintain basic knowledge of processing/manufacturing technologies related to the medical device industry
• Apply comprehensive and diverse model making and machining principles and practices to broad assignments under the direction of management  
• Design and build simple prototypes, fixtures, gages, and equipment
• Operate CNC equipment
• Solve problems of moderate scope and complexity