R&D Technician II - Shockwave Medical

DescriptionJohnson & Johnson is recruiting for R&D Technician II Shockwave Medical Inc located in New Brighton, Minnesota.At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.Position OverviewThe R&D Technician II must be located in Minnesota and must be able to commute to the New Brighton area on a daily basis.The R&D Technician II will use technical skills in the development of innovative products to treat peripheral, coronary, and heart valve diseases. The R&D Technician II will participate on multiple cross-functional development teams that manage projects from concept through commercialization. Perform and support a variety of development and engineering activities, which mainly focus on disposable devices prototyping, fabrication and testing. Will work directly with other R&D technicians and R&D engineers to complete duties described below.Essential Job Functions

• Generate functional prototype from design concepts and assist the transfer of R&D product build to manufacturing
• Support product builds through all R&D project phases, providing feedback on assembly process
• Assist other technicians, assemblers and engineers on procedures and product assembly
• Assist engineers with product and process development and improvement
• Perform testing to support design, process, and equipment validation
• Prepare test samples (products/materials/solutions) for routine and qualification testing
• Support the build and assembly of prototypes
• Identify issues as they arise and assist in troubleshooting of procedures and/or instruments
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, and processes
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

QualificationsRequirements

• High School Diploma with 2 years’ technician experience or 3 years’ other relevant hands on medical device experience
• Experience with balloon catheter, hydrophilic coating, or other cardiovascular medical devices development preferred
• Ability to perform work under a microscope.
• Experience with test method execution is a plus
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and laboratory practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a clean room environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience with MS Office
• Employee may be required to lift objects up to 25lbs
  
  

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.