Research and Development Technician

Location: Maple Grove, MN

Pay Rate: Up to $38.00 per hour

Job Purpose:

Advantage Technical is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research and Development Technician to assist in the development and analysis of products, materials, processes, and equipment. Under direct supervision, you will compile, analyze, and report operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products. This role involves providing build and prototyping support to technical leaders as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake and complete basic project/product development tasks, including writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials, and products.
• Assist in inventing and creating concepts and designs for new products, processes, and test methods.
• Design, procure, and fabricate simple tooling and fixtures.
• Design and coordinate rudimentary engineering tests and experiments.
• Apply the Technical Development Process (TDP) and Product Development Process (PDP) methodologies.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results to the technical community.
• Complete basic tasks on engineering documentation.
• Train technicians/operators on new processes and/or test procedures.
• Identify areas for improvement, suggest solutions, and submit idea records.

Qualifications:

• 0-1 year of experience with a Bachelor's degree or a High School diploma with 8+ years of experience or an Associate's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with catheters and material science is a plus.

We encourage you to apply if you are eager to contribute to innovative product development and work in a collaborative environment.

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With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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