Product Development Technician bei HistoSonics

HistoSonics is a medical device company, founded in 2009, that has developed a non-invasive, sonic beam therapy platform that uses histotripsy, which is capable of destroying targeted liver tumors. Our mission and passion are to advance the novel science of histotripsy and its powerful benefits, bringing meaningful and transformational change to physicians and their patients.

Location: Plymouth, MN (Onsite)

Position Summary:

The electrical/mechanical Product Development Technician role will provide support to the Development team .  This would include involvement with thermal testing, test development and documentation, prototype builds, troubleshooting, verification, electrical soldering, and general lab work.   The key responsibilities of the technician range from research support and feasibility analysis to the hand off to commercialization while closely adhering to HistoSonics’ quality system and design controls.  

 Key Responsibilities:

• Thermal testing of therapy transducers
• Documenting test procedures and methods for hand off to commercialization
• Involved with manufacturing transfers, manufacturing test equipment and troubleshooting.
• Assist with build of prototype product including mechanical and electrical sub systems.
• Contributes to the troubleshooting and verification effort for mechanical and electrical subsystems and system level activities.
• Debug and resolve test failures with changes to the design.
• Prepare test phantoms for benchtop testing following standard operating procedures.
• Run experiments in the lab as required.
• Assist with animal and human clinical trials.
• Organize and maintain the product development lab spaces.

 Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of product development work experience 
• Medical device industry experience.   
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail and organizational goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with participating in high-level technological discussions; ability to discuss complex technology in clear, discernible terms with less technically knowledgeable parties.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical prototyping, troubleshooting, and test.
• Experience with data processing software (e.g. Matlab) is a plus.
• Demonstrated record of meeting personal goals and assignments.
• Must be willing and able to travel (by automobile or air, day trips and overnight stays) up to 20% of the time.
• Technical training in electrical and mechanical concepts.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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