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Position: Engineering R&D Technician

Company: Arterex https://arterexmedical.com/

Fee: 20% (20/30/90)

Location: Mansfield, MA - 110 Forbes Blvd, Mansfield, MA 02048

Compensation: $25-40/hr. commensurate with experience

Benefits: full + 401k

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The position leverages an individual’s skills and experience to support the product development process. Technicians are counted on to complete R&D project work, including:

Setting up equipment for trials
Equipment modification
Equipment installation
Product fabrication
Testing activities

The technician typically functions as a project team member.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1.1 Product Development

Performs most product fabrication activities, including machine setup, die and extruder cleaning, production reporting, process modifications, and product fabrication.
Troubleshoots processes and equipment to achieve desired product outcomes and performs corrective actions when needed.
Assists with capturing trial documentation and product analysis, including trial reports, extended testing, and communication of trial information and next‑step recommendations.
Purchases required materials such as laboratory supplies, testing equipment, and raw materials.

Process Development

Fabricates new pieces of equipment or equipment modifications to meet new product objectives.
Assists with new equipment installation and process startup.
Purchases items for capital project requests and equipment modifications as directed.
Assists in clarification of process requirements for new equipment purchases or modifications.
Assists in qualification of new equipment vendors or converters.
Writes training manuals for new or modified equipment/products as needed.

1.2 Analytical Testing

Performs product testing to ensure products meet customer requirements.
Trains production staff on new test methods implemented on commercialized products.
Performs in‑house laboratory testing as needed, including polymer and product analysis.
Sources and purchases laboratory equipment and supplies.
Performs incoming and routine inspection on equipment to verify specifications.

RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Purchases operating supplies as needed to support group needs.
Provides cross‑functional support to other departments.
Performs building maintenance tasks as required.
Participates in additional projects or tasks assigned by the Research and Development Manager as corporate needs arise.

QUALIFICATIONS

A.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
0–3 years of relevant experience

Software Used:

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Project
Visio
SolidWorks

When submitting candidates, please provide:

· Mention where they live and that they are fine with being onsite daily 8-5

· Reasons for leaving (RFL) dating back 7 years

· Availability for the five business days following submittal (video first and then an in-person)

Engineering R&D Technician

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