Principal R&D Technician (Extrusion)
$80k - 104k per year
MedTech & Medical Devices
Santa Clara, California, United States
Permanent
On-site
Job Duties
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of extrusion processes, tooling, and equipment for new product introduction.
- Work independently to turn design concepts into manufacturable prototypes and production-ready solutions.
- Document and maintain technical drawings, test reports, and process instructions per quality system requirements.
- Develop and validate test methods, protocols, and materials for extrusion and product testing.
- Drive equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and maintenance to support manufacturing operations.
- Lead and mentor technicians while collaborating with engineers to improve designs and assembly processes.
- Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and process performance.
Requirements (Summary)
- High School Diploma required with a minimum of 10 years’ experience as R&D Technician (or relevant experience) in the medical device industry or Associate’s degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience as an R&D Technician in the medical device industry
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a polymer plastic extruder manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of plastics, extrusion process, material selection and testing
- Machine shop experience is preferred
- Comfortable working in a clean room environment
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