Electro-Mechanical Technician - Medical Device R&D
About this role
We’re growing, and we’re looking for people who want to make an impact
At huMannity Medtec, innovation starts with people.
For over four decades, our team has been creating technologies designed to improve patient lives. Every person across our organization plays an important role in advancing our mission, whether developing solutions, supporting operations, advancing research, or helping our teams succeed.
We know great work happens when people have the time and space to thrive. That is why we offer a 9/80 schedule, giving employees every other Friday off and 26 long weekends throughout the year. It is one of the many ways we support balance, flexibility, and a workplace where people can do their best work.
What can you expect when you join us?
💙 A mission you can feel proud of
⚖️ A schedule designed with work-life balance in mind
🚀 Challenging work that inspires creativity
🤝 A team that values collaboration and connection
🥯 Weekly team traditions, monthly lunches, and quarterly events that bring us together
We believe great ideas come from supported, engaged, and connected teams.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to support the research, development, testing, and manufacturing activities associated with implantable neuromodulation medical devices. The successful candidate will provide hands-on technical support to engineering teams responsible for the development and evaluation of implantable pulse generators (IPGs), stimulation leads, and associated test systems used in neuromodulation therapies.
This position requires strong mechanical and electrical assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and laboratory experience within a regulated medical device environment. The candidate must be capable of independently executing engineering experiments, documenting results, building prototypes, and supporting product development activities while maintaining strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and applicable quality system requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assemble, modify, and test implantable pulse generators (IPGs), stimulation leads, and related neuromodulation systems.
- Perform precision mechanical and electrical assembly of prototype and development devices.
- Support bench, characterization, reliability, and design verification testing activities.
- Execute engineering protocols and test methods with minimal supervision.
- Collect, document, analyze, and report experimental data accurately and completely.
- Generate test reports and summarize experimental results for engineering review.
- Operate laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, stimulation systems, and data acquisition equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting and failure analysis of electro-mechanical assemblies and implantable medical device systems.
- Build and maintain test fixtures, laboratory setups, and prototype assemblies.
- Perform precision assembly and inspection under microscopes and magnification equipment.
- Maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic records suitable for regulatory submissions.
- Maintain traceability of test articles, samples, and experimental data.
- Support incoming inspection, inventory control, and material management activities.
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Engineering teams.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline. Equivalent military or technical training may be considered.
- Minimum 10 years of electro-mechanical technician experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting medical device product development.
- Strong hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical assembly techniques.
- Experience supporting research and development projects in a regulated environment.
- Experience working with miniature components, cables, connectors, and implantable device assemblies.
- Experience soldering and reworking electronic components under microscope inspection.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, assembly procedures, and test protocols.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent documentation and technical communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with implantable neuromodulation systems.
- Experience with implantable pulse generators (IPGs).
- Experience with stimulation lead assembly and testing.
- Familiarity with ISO 14708 series standards.
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and design verification testing.
- Experience with medical-grade adhesives, silicones, epoxies, and encapsulation materials.
- IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 certification preferred.
Regulatory and Quality System Knowledge
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- ISO 13485 Medical Devices Quality Management Systems
- FDA Design Controls
- Design History Files (DHF)
- Device Master Records (DMR)
- Data Integrity and Traceability Requirements
Work Environment
- Full-time onsite position.
- Medical device research and development laboratory environment.
- Frequent use of microscopes, laboratory instrumentation, and prototype assembly equipment.
- No travel required.
Company at a glance
huMannity Medtec (The Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research) is a non-profit organization dedicated to pioneering life-enhancing medical technologies for undermet healthcare needs.
At huMannity, we strive to find solutions for medical problems that often have few other treatments. In our non-profit environment, we are free to take on long-term, high-risk challenges as well as to develop technology that can benefit those who suffer from conditions that have smaller populations of patients and groups who may not receive the attention paid to higher-profile diseases or injuries. Our talented and diverse staff and our world-class research facility allow us to take development from the seed of an idea through prototyping and quality control all the way to manufacturing a device that can be used in a clinical trial. See more at humannitymedtec.org
Top Benefits
- 9/80 schedule
- Work-life balance
- Flexibility
- Weekly team traditions
- Monthly lunches
- Quarterly events
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