Medela is seeking a Verification & Validation Lab Technician, Medical Device
You have experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical product testing
You have experience performing various performance testing, such as temperature, life-cycle, humidity, thermal shock, chemical, and water ingress.
You have a strong ability to self-manage projects, tasks, and responsibilities
You are looking for a company that values its customers and employees.
This position requires an on-site presence in McHenry, IL, five days per week.
What We Offer our Verification & Validation Lab Technician, Medical Device
Excellent salary
Comprehensive benefits plan, which is affordable to our employees
401K with match
Pension Plan
16-week Paid Parental Leave
Generous PTO package, plus 14 paid holidays
A great place to work!
Education/Experience Requirements – Verification & Validation Lab Technician, Medical Device
Associate degree or 2-year technical degree preferred
Minimum 3-5 five years related experience
Electro-mechanical product test experience strongly preferred
Medical product or regulated environment experience strongly preferred
Ability to self-manage projects, i.e. tasks, resources, interfaces with external stakeholders.
Strong computer and internet skills; software experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
Experience working in an environment with global objectives
Essential Job Responsibilities for the Verification & Validation Lab Technician, Medical Device
Provide product verification test support for mechanical and electromechanical products (primarily medical devices)
Execute a variety of product performance tests such as temperature, life-cycle, humidity, thermal shock, chemical, water ingress, drop, etc.
Perform incoming-inspections of parts to demonstrate specifications are met (dimensional analysis, tensile testing, pressure testing, torque testing, etc.)
Setup, execute, and teardown of tests in accordance with approved test protocols. Monitor tests daily to assure accuracy in test environment.
Provide feedback and support for fixture design and development of new fixtures
Troubleshoot lab equipment and repair if necessary. Maintain Verification lab organization, cleanliness, calibrations, and traceability.
This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position.
At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and well-being through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions.
Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level, and witness the direct impact your work has on our company’s success.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application. For this position, we only consider direct applications - thank you for your understanding.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.
