Research and development technician job description

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world's leading medical device manufacturers with $5+ billion in sales, 20,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

The Technician II assists R & D engineers and/or teams in the development, building, testing, and analysis of products, materials, and processes. This position will report directly to R&D Engineer or Manager. Assembly efforts may include, but are not limited to, final medical devices, finished assemblies, and sub-assemblies, working at bench, inside or outside of the clean room. The role will support training of assemblers, technicians, and new engineers in procedures, techniques, and testing, during individual personnel onboarding, V&V efforts, process qualification efforts, or the transfer of new products into manufacturing. Will support the manufacturing procedures and provide input into the design and build simple fixtures for use in assembly or testing of materials and assemblies.
Job Details:

Assemble prototype products per design specifications, drawing and/or engineering direction.
Assemble parts by using small instruments with or without a microscope, and through the operations of automated/semi-automated equipment.
Troubleshoot and suggest creative solutions to design and process issues.
Assist design and development projects for new products, product/process improvements, and enhancements to testing, tooling, and fixtures.
Fabricates complex prototypes and process tools and develops and builds fixtures with minimal supervision.
Support the fabrication of fixtures and other devices using small equipment and handheld tools.
Support training of all levels of assemblers, technicians, and new engineers in procedures and common practices.

Independently works on project tasks and assignments to support timely completion of project activities under general supervision.Familiar with general laboratory practices such as handling of chemicals, the use of machine shop tools.Knowledge of measurement methods and mechanical test methods (tensile, compression, fatigue, etc.).Able to keep detailed engineering notebook notes and experiment documentation.Broad knowledge of medical device assembly processes and goods manufacturing practices (GMP).Must be able to support the design of, and build/assemble simple fixtures using sketches, CAD, etc.Working knowledge of the FDA (US) and PMDA(Japan) Quality System Regulations, and ISO 13485
Background, Experience A high school diploma or GED is required Minimum of 3 years direct experience as a R&D technician, or 5 years as a manufacturing operator/assembler An associate degree or some college classes may be considered in place of direct experience
It is Terumo's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Technician, Research & Development-Coffee Process LabORRVILLE, OH

Your Opportunity
In this role you will supports the completion of projects through preparation and execution of Process Laboratory and Benchtop experimental runs, configuration of equipment, equipment sanitation, clean up and housekeeping. He/she will be relied upon to operate complex, sophisticated process equipment and to accurately collect data from experiments.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Follow all J.M. Smucker health and environmental compliance requirements, and all OSHA Safety rules; safely set-up and operate process equipment; train other R&D employees in the safe operation of Process Laboratory equipment Comply with all GMP and Food Safety/QA requirements Execute test plans by working within established procedures without supervision; review plans for accuracy, ensuring materials are available and equipment setup is appropriate; accurately collect and summarize test data in specified system and report any process and/or equipment deviations and deficiencies Provide updates in daily morning meeting of prior days' work and work for the current day; work and communicate effectively and productively with peers and project teams Suggest solutions to operational problems and equipment issues identified Complete step-up card requirements to become qualified on analytical and operating equipment set-up and operation Perform routine maintenance on and configure/dismantle the equipment in the Process Laboratory; troubleshoot systems to ensure proper operation of equipment and execution of experiments Manage inventory of operating supplies and raw materials

Is this the Role for You?

Are you a driven professional with a passion for delivering results while expanding your skillset and enhancing your expertise? Are you eager to share your opinions (and have them heard) and make a positive impact through your work? Do you share in our dedication to continuous improvement and growth? If so, you are the type of professional we want to add to our Company!
What we are looking for:
A High School/Vocational School Diploma is required At least 2 years of directly relevant experience OR an Associate's Degree is required Basic understanding of MS Office, specifically Excel/WordExperience of working in a diverse group environment Ability to adapt to fast-paced changing environment Planning and effectively thinking ahead Proven track record of excellence in attention to detail Must be self-motivated and able to produce results Ability to meet the physical demands of position

Why Smucker is the Place for You
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.
Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through:
Our Total Reward benefits program - includes competitive health and financial benefits that reflect your needs at different life stages, and a continued commitment to empower flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities to help you thrive. Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop - beyond functional job-based education, we promote well-rounded development and encourage a spirit of continuous learning as part of our commitment to help you realize your professional goals.Our continued progress on the journey to become the inclusive and diverse organization we expect to be supporting equity across our communities. We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.

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Your Career

Are you passionate about protecting the critical infrastructure across manufacturing, energy, transportation, natural resources and more, that the society depends on? Are you eager to help industrial organizations to drive successful business outcomes through modernization and digital transformation while managing their cyber risk against the evolving threat landscape?

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a creative, customer-centric individual to help our industrial customers leverage cybersecurity as their critical business enabler. The Principal Industry Consultant, Industrials & Operational Technology (OT) is a highly-visible role. A successful candidate combines an exceptional technology background with industry and business understanding. The role works directly as part of sales teams as well as to scale the broader sales organization's industry understanding through trainings and materials. A key goal is to enable the organization with architectural guidance they need to deliver on a solution based approach to solving security use cases.

Your Impact

Accelerate sales engagements with a consultative approach - partner closely with account executives to identify, accelerate and grow opportunities. Participate in EBC briefings, account planning, and other revenue acceleration activities.

Enable Go-to-Market efforts - create content that helps account executives and system engineers effectively position and sell use case based solutions.

Create Blueprints and Reference Architectures that describe how the Palo Alto Networks products work together to solve customer business problems.

Work with Product and Engineering to understand the product and technology roadmaps and how they will bring value to customers through use case development.

Guide the company's strategic direction in the industrial segment by synthesizing and feeding customer and sales requirements to the product and technology roadmaps as required.

Scale Go-To-Market in the industrial segment - provide education and knowledge transfer to the account executives and system engineers through content development and internal presentations.

Elevate Thought Leadership/Brand Awareness - amplify and evangelize the Palo Alto Networks brand in the industrial sector. Participate in industry consortiums, external seminars and workshops, submit requests to present papers and presentations where necessary.

Responsible for upholding Palo Alto Networks Business Code of Ethics and for promptly reporting violations of the Code or other company policies.