Westwood, MA

Job Description: The successful candidate must:

• Be able to operate lab equipment to fabricate and test prototype components, assemblies and test fixtures.
• Be able to understand and interpret 2D drawings and be able to provide additive input on part design, fabrication and tolerancing schemes, etc.
• Be able to read, follow and provide additive input on test methods.
• Be able to safely operate lab equipment and ensure the safety of others working in the area.
• Be able to work independently under general supervision.
• Contribute to the prototype design & brainstorming process.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Be comfortable working with tissue in wet lab conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in prototype, fixture and medical device product development.
• Hands-on prototype fabrication experience including the ability to operate lab equipment including: tensile tester, hand-held force gauges, load cells, 3D printer, EFD, laser welder, basic hand tools, etc.
• Experience with product development & testing within a quality system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical device development, preferably in a small, fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience working in “wet lab” environments.
• Experience working in a Clean Environment Room (CER).
• Experience with rapid prototyping processes; 3D printing, casting, etc.
• Familiarity with both manual and CNC mill, manual and CNC lathe, CAM programming, EDM machining, etc.
• Experience drafting test methods / procedures.
• Experience with design, fabrication & debugging of electro-mechanical test systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD program.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Fusion, Esprit, or similar CAM program.
• Manufacturing process development.