Staff R&D Technician

at  Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid
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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Staff R&D Technician is responsible for supporting engineering projects and lab operations for both the New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering teams. Specifically, the Staff R&D Technician will be a collaborative partner with the engineering team and provide testing support, accurately report test data and observations, ensure traceability of test samples, and assist in the development of test methods as needed. To support lab operations, the Staff R&D Technician will support in ensuring equipment is well maintained (e.g., calibration, scheduling maintenance, etc.), the lab (and lab practices) is safe, provide guidance and assistance to other technicians as needed, ensure the lab is compliant with applicable SOP’s and Policies and is clean/organized. As the Staff R&D Technician will be integral to the testing efforts required to establish device quality and performance, it is critically important that the Staff R&D Technician maintains an accurate Laboratory Notebook, is attentive to detail, complies with test methods and Standard Operating Procedures, and accurately records data & observations. The Staff R&D Technician will be proficient and a go to person in one or more areas of expertise within the lab(s) or within the Shared Services R&D support team. The Staff R&D Technician will also have demonstrated ability to work independently or lead a team of technicians in product testing, with minimal direction from R&D team leads, engineers and Shared Services management.

ABOUT US:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

OUR PURPOSE IS TO MAKE PEOPLE’S LIVES HEALTHIER, SAFER, AND MORE FULFILLING.

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View
We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for executing all testing efforts on programs assigned. Maintains attentiveness for testing abnormalities, trends, and external influences
• Assist engineers in testing, prototyping, fabrication, assembly and installation of PCBs and electronic systems
• Electronics and electrical circuit troubleshooting, debugging, and reworking
• Perform electrical measurements and tests from test procedures and engineering specifications
• Partners with engineering staff on project needs (e.g., supports test method development, acquisition of test samples/testing equipment & supplies, maintains sample traceability, etc.).
• Records and communicates all test data and testing observations with a high accuracy to program technical leads and management as required. Maintains a well-organized / accurate Laboratory Notebook in accordance with applicable SOP’s, and ensures compliance with testing protocols, test methods, and/or standards.
• Diligently advances their testing efforts / responsibilities while consistently seeking improvements to efficiency and quality.
• Supports lab operations, such as; maintenance of equipment, coordinating & scheduling calibration services, ordering supplies, quoting of test apparatus, as well as ensuring lab is a safe environment, kept clean / orderly, etc.
• Capable of collaborating with other laboratory resources to ensure efficient use of testing equipment and alignment with project priorities.
• Capable of efficiently planning their own time and advancing their testing efforts / responsibilities.
• Consistently seeks improvements to test methods and practices.
• Able to read and interpret industry test standards with high attention to detail.
• Capable of working on a team with a willingness to help or support other efforts.
• Capable of working and interacting professionally with outside suppliers and companies as needed.
• All additional duties as directed.