Engineering Technician - Onsite

Title: Engineering Technician - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

medical device laboratory equipment, laboratory tasks, inventory,
word processing, data entry, e-mail,
technical documentation, technical schematics, technical specifications,
Microsoft tools, statistical tools,
routine assembly, testing portions,
experimental reports, record keeping, troubleshooting

Description:

Summary:
Work on assignments that are simple or moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Apply basic techniques and procedures to assigned projects.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for performing a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments.
May make detailed observations, analyze data and interpret results.
Maintain medical device laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
May write experimental reports, summaries and protocols.
May also develop and maintain record keeping for experiment performed.
Perform limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
Individual usually is assigned routine assembly and testing portions of projects (e.g. Product performance and software script testing).

Qualifications:
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills such as word processing, data entry and e-mail
Basic science and/or math skills
Team orientation
Mechanical or Electrical background would be preferred
Strong documentation skills
Following procedures, but also being able to think outside the box and trouble shoot issues found

Education & Experience:
AA degree or higher
1-2 yrs of mechanical or electrical experience is strongly preferred, or engineering grads with some intern experience
Normal basic computer skills

Top 3 must haves:
Attention to detail
Experience with technical documentation
Ability to work on a team.

Top Technical skills needed:
Troubleshooting using basic lab equipment such as scopes
Meters, analytical balances
Ability to understand technical schematics and specifications.
Strong computer experience with Microsoft tools, and statistical tools.

Note:
This is a position in an R&D lab which will usually require hands on/on-site work.
Hours: standard working hours 8-5 (can be adjusted +/- 1 hour if needed)
Shift: 1

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008