Lab Technician - Mechanical

Job Description

We are seeking an eager and motivated professional to help join a medical device company located in Maple Grove, MN. This resource will be joining a highly collaborative team at one of the world's largest medical device companies.

This position involves extensive design verification testing in a mechanical environment within a lab. This resource will be working with Sr. Lab Engineers and a researcher to develop testing methods and executing those methods. This resource will need to be comfortable with being independent, drive tests and studies, and not be afraid to fail.

Daily work will be in an R&D environment working on single use as well as capital medical equipment. There will be pockets of sustainability functions, but primarily in an R&D role. This position will be required to be 100% onsite 1st shift.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

Skills and Requirements

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar experience in a related field
• Testing and/or lab experience, either professional or in classroom work
• Knowledge of different testing methods
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Passion for laboratory work or engineering
• 1-3 years of prior lab experience
• Any experience working in a mechanical testing environment
• Instron E1000, BlueHill or WaveMatrix experience is a preferred

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].