Mechanical Engineering Technician, R&D

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Lexington Medical is a medical device company, developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area. With the highest standards in design engineering and smart manufacturing, our team delivers disruptive technology to health care providers which improves surgical outcomes for their patients in a thriving $6B+ Surgical Stapler market. 

Rooted in a talent dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth and achieve great heights, together. At Lexington Medical, you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a growing company.

As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, R&D at Lexington Medical, you will support product development through assembly, testing, and evaluation of surgical staplers. This role involves executing test protocols, documenting results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble intricate production- and experimental-stage device configurations.
• Execute comprehensive testing protocols and conduct evaluation of products in support of product development, qualification, and design verification with little to moderate oversight.
• Thoroughly document results and clearly communicate testing conclusions and anomalies to the Engineering team.
• Maintain organization of R&D pilot build areas and accurately document interactions with a complex inventory system.
• Evaluate test procedures to identify inefficiencies and improve test reliability and reproducibility.
• Seek clarification and actively engage in discussions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Production, Warehouse/Receiving, and Quality.
• Ensure the highest possible product quality and adherence to the Lexington Medical quality system.
• Assist with production operations during periods of low R&D activity.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to manipulate small hand tools and assemble small mechanical components.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 2+ years of relevant experience, or relevant vocational technical school diploma / associate's degree.
• Proficiency with lab test equipment, including calipers, dial & gauge indicators, tensile/compression test systems, and optical metrology systems .
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organize work and judge priorities in accordance with direction from multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and reliably report findings.
• Proficiency in office software, including Word and Excel.