Medtronic

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Our Purpose

At our RD Department, in Medtronic Athlone we focus on providing stable, flexible and cost-effective solutions to enhance our processes and systems that produce the highest quality products through the deployment of innovative engineering projects and solutions. Reporting to the RD manager, as RD Test Technician, you will have responsibility to develop and validate new test methods and perform Design Verification Design Validation activities to ensure product design solutions meet pre-determined specifications and intended use.

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A Day in The Life Of:

Perform functional and dimensional testing of products, using custom test methods and off the shelf equipment to ensure product designs meet pre-determined specifications.

Develop and validate new test methods using Measurement System Analysis Tools to ensure all measurement systems are suitable for intended use.

Review and analyse test results using Minitab to ensure design solutions are robust and capable.

Complete test reports to summarize results for the project team.

Provide support to Calibration Engineer on equipment calibration regarding scheduling, issue resolution etc.

Support purchasing of Lab supplies/consumables and implement 5s practices.

Support shipment of samples etc to global team members.

Key Skills Experience

The successful candidate will possess a minimum Level 6 Certificate/Qualification in Engineering, Polymer Science, Quality or a related discipline.

2 years experience in a similar role.

Ability to work on own initiative, with attention to detail and tenacity to remain at tasks is essential.

A good understanding of Design History File Management, Design Verification and Validation would be a distinct advantage for this role.

Knowledge of MiniTab and Agile PLM software an advantage.

Skilled in the use of SolidWorks or other 3D Modelling software is beneficial.

Excellent written, documentation, and oral communication skills and are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package

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It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.